Guggina, Simplon Dorf

Dry meadow3 haObject number 7437

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Guggina is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Simplon Dorf in the canton of VS. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 7437. 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 Guggina?

Guggina lies near Simplon Dorf in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2155, 8.0469.

How large is Guggina?

The site covers 3 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 Guggina protected?

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

Which town is Guggina in?

Guggina lies near Simplon (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Simplon.

Which protected sites are near Guggina?

The closest are Sal (0 km), Balma (1 km) and Engi (1 km).

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.