Palorgna, Vignogn

Dry meadow7 haObject number 8469

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Palorgna is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vignogn. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8469. 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 Palorgna?

Palorgna lies near Vignogn. The coordinates are 46.7037, 9.1296.

How large is Palorgna?

The site covers 7 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 Palorgna protected?

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

Which town is Palorgna in?

Palorgna lies near Obersaxen Mundaun. The town page collects every protected site around Obersaxen Mundaun.

Which protected sites are near Palorgna?

The closest are Rumassal (1 km), Runchiola (1 km) and Divrein (1 km).