Planggen, Meien

Dry meadow2 haObject number 10237

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Planggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Meien. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10237. 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 Planggen?

Planggen lies near Meien. The coordinates are 46.7319, 8.5606.

How large is 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 Planggen protected?

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

Which town is Planggen in?

Planggen lies near Wassen. The town page collects every protected site around Wassen.

Which protected sites are near Planggen?

The closest are Geren (0 km), Balmen (1 km) and Holderen (1 km).