Leidwang, Klosters Dorf

Dry meadow19 haObject number 9458

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Leidwang is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klosters Dorf. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9458. 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 Leidwang?

Leidwang lies near Klosters Dorf. The coordinates are 46.9148, 9.9127.

How large is Leidwang?

The site covers 19 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 Leidwang protected?

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

Which town is Leidwang in?

Leidwang lies near Zug Saas im Prättigau. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Saas im Prättigau.

Which protected sites are near Leidwang?

The closest are Schlappiner Grat (1 km), Glatten Börteren (1 km) and Bi den Hüscheren (1 km).