Unter Friteren, Linthal

Dry meadow4 haObject number 1885

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Friteren is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Linthal in the canton of GL. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1885. 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 Unter Friteren?

Unter Friteren lies near Linthal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9121, 8.9448.

How large is Unter Friteren?

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 Unter Friteren protected?

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

Which town is Unter Friteren in?

Unter Friteren lies near Spiringen (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Spiringen.

Which protected sites are near Unter Friteren?

The closest are Gletti (1 km), Sulz (1 km) and Oberen Hütten (1 km).