Rossboden, Elm

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1883

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rossboden is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Elm in the canton of GL. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1883. 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 Rossboden?

Rossboden lies near Elm in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9112, 9.1349.

How large is Rossboden?

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 Rossboden protected?

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

Which town is Rossboden in?

Rossboden lies near Glarus Süd (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus Süd.

Which protected sites are near Rossboden?

The closest are Bleiggen (1 km), Bischofbach (1 km) and Unter Jetz (2 km).