Rüchi, Klöntal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1829

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rüchi is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1829. 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 Rüchi?

Rüchi lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0526, 9.0110.

How large is Rüchi?

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 Rüchi protected?

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

Which town is Rüchi in?

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

Which protected sites are near Rüchi?

The closest are Vordere Planggen (0 km), Hintere Planggen (1 km) and Schlattberg (1 km).