Rigen, Ennenda

Dry meadow5 haObject number 1832

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rigen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ennenda in the canton of GL. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1832. 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 Rigen?

Rigen lies near Ennenda in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0477, 9.0946.

How large is Rigen?

The site covers 5 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 Rigen protected?

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

Which town is Rigen in?

Rigen lies near Zug Mitlödi (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Mitlödi.

Which protected sites are near Rigen?

The closest are Sturmigen (1 km), Helgehüsli (1 km) and Stöckli (2 km).