Ober Rueggis, Klöntal

Dry meadow4 haObject number 1845

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ober Rueggis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1845. 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 Ober Rueggis?

Ober Rueggis lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0350, 8.9722.

How large is Ober Rueggis?

The site covers 4 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 Ober Rueggis protected?

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

Which town is Ober Rueggis in?

Ober Rueggis lies near Glarus (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus.

Which protected sites are near Ober Rueggis?

The closest are Chämmenen (0 km), Unter Herberig (1 km) and Schwämmli (1 km).