Hintere Planggen, Klöntal

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1833

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hintere Planggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1833. 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 Hintere Planggen?

Hintere Planggen lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0483, 9.0029.

How large is Hintere Planggen?

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 Hintere Planggen protected?

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

Which town is Hintere Planggen in?

Hintere Planggen lies near Glarus (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus.

Which protected sites are near Hintere Planggen?

The closest are Vordere Planggen (0 km), Schletter (1 km) and Rüchi (1 km).