Plaun, Portein

Dry meadow3 haObject number 8909

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Plaun is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Portein. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8909. 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 Plaun?

Plaun lies near Portein. The coordinates are 46.7143, 9.3724.

How large is Plaun?

The site covers 3 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 Plaun protected?

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

Which town is Plaun in?

Plaun lies near Cazis. The town page collects every protected site around Cazis.

Which protected sites are near Plaun?

The closest are Salignas/Combras (1 km), Paliu Mala (1 km) and Combras (1 km).