Schafplänggen, Näfels

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1818

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schafplänggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1818. 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 Schafplänggen?

Schafplänggen lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0774, 8.9796.

How large is Schafplänggen?

The site covers 3 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 Schafplänggen protected?

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

Which town is Schafplänggen in?

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

Which protected sites are near Schafplänggen?

The closest are Alpgmach (1 km), Rauti-Tros (2 km) and Ahornen (2 km).