La Caglia, Ruschein

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8745

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Caglia is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ruschein. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8745. 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 La Caglia?

La Caglia lies near Ruschein. The coordinates are 46.7809, 9.1947.

How large is La Caglia?

The site covers 1 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 La Caglia protected?

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

Which town is La Caglia in?

La Caglia lies near Schluein. The town page collects every protected site around Schluein.

Which protected sites are near La Caglia?

The closest are Acla Gronda (0 km), Rna Löwenstein (1 km) and Vorderrhein-Ilanz (1 km).