Hinter Buchs, Klöntal

Dry meadow9 haObject number 1910

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinter Buchs is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1910. 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 Hinter Buchs?

Hinter Buchs lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9973, 8.9474.

How large is Hinter Buchs?

The site covers 9 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 Hinter Buchs protected?

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

Which town is Hinter Buchs in?

Hinter Buchs lies near Glarus (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus.

Which protected sites are near Hinter Buchs?

The closest are Hinter Klöntal (3 km), Klöntalersee Vorauen (3 km) and Baumgarten (5 km).