Ruchenberg, Malans GR

Dry meadow4 haObject number 8016

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ruchenberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Malans GR in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8016. 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 Ruchenberg?

Ruchenberg lies near Malans GR in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9916, 9.5769.

How large is Ruchenberg?

The site covers 4 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 Ruchenberg protected?

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

Which town is Ruchenberg in?

Ruchenberg lies near Malans (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Malans.

Which protected sites are near Ruchenberg?

The closest are Wineggrüti (0 km), Ruchenberg (1 km) and Vogelherd (1 km).