Gorplanggen, Urnerboden

Dry meadow6 haObject number 10105

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gorplanggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnerboden in the canton of UR. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10105. 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 Gorplanggen?

Gorplanggen lies near Urnerboden in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8830, 8.8814.

How large is Gorplanggen?

The site covers 6 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 Gorplanggen protected?

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

Which town is Gorplanggen in?

Gorplanggen lies near Spiringen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Spiringen.

Which protected sites are near Gorplanggen?

The closest are Gorplanggen (0 km), Läcki (1 km) and Hinteren Hütten (2 km).