Gspender, Hospental

Dry meadow2 haObject number 10259

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gspender is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Hospental in the canton of UR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10259. 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 Gspender?

Gspender lies near Hospental in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.6198, 8.5544.

How large is Gspender?

The site covers 2 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 Gspender protected?

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

Which town is Gspender in?

Gspender lies near Hospental (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Hospental.

Which protected sites are near Gspender?

The closest are Rotboden (0 km), Reuss-Andermatt (2 km) and Tristlen (2 km).