Portnol, Sevelen

Dry meadow1 haObject number 276

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Portnol is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sevelen in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 276. 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 Portnol?

Portnol lies near Sevelen in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1123, 9.4875.

How large is Portnol?

The site covers 1 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 Portnol protected?

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

Which town is Portnol in?

Portnol lies near Sevelen (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Sevelen.

Which protected sites are near Portnol?

The closest are Eichbühl (0 km), Verlüls (1 km) and Sabrens (1 km).