Unter-Planggen, Saas im Prättigau

Dry meadow12 haObject number 9681

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter-Planggen is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Saas im Prättigau in the canton of GR. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9681. 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-Planggen?

Unter-Planggen lies near Saas im Prättigau in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9096, 9.8302.

How large is Unter-Planggen?

The site covers 12 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-Planggen protected?

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

Which town is Unter-Planggen in?

Unter-Planggen lies near Zug Saas im Prättigau (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Saas im Prättigau.

Which protected sites are near Unter-Planggen?

The closest are Flersch (1 km), Arensa (1 km) and Oberberg (1 km).