Untergries, Alten

Dry meadow1 haObject number 3970

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Untergries is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Alten. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3970. 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 Untergries?

Untergries lies near Alten. The coordinates are 47.5937, 8.6303.

How large is Untergries?

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 Untergries protected?

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

Which town is Untergries in?

Untergries lies near Flaach. The town page collects every protected site around Flaach.

Which protected sites are near Untergries?

The closest are Untergries (0 km), Lochacker (1 km) and Präuselen (1 km).