Glignia, Cunter

Dry meadow7 haObject number 9280

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Glignia (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Glignia.

Location and surroundings

Glignia is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cunter. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9280. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Glignia?

Glignia lies near Cunter. The coordinates are 46.6114, 9.5963.

How large is Glignia?

The site covers 7 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Glignia protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Glignia in?

Glignia lies near Zug Tiefencastel. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Tiefencastel.

Which protected sites are near Glignia?

The closest are La Badogna (1 km), Crap Barnagn (1 km) and Motta da Parpi (2 km).