Gluringen, Gluringen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 7029

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gluringen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Gluringen in the canton of VS. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7029. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gluringen?

Gluringen lies near Gluringen in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.4650, 8.2239.

How large is Gluringen?

The site covers 1 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 Gluringen protected?

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

Which town is Gluringen in?

Gluringen lies near Goms (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Goms.

Which protected sites are near Gluringen?

The closest are Matte (1 km), Zeiterbode (2 km) and Pfaffmatte (2 km).