Vordere Planggen, Klöntal

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1830

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordere Planggen 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 1830. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vordere Planggen?

Vordere Planggen lies near Klöntal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.0479, 9.0073.

How large is Vordere Planggen?

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 Vordere Planggen protected?

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

Which town is Vordere Planggen in?

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

Which protected sites are near Vordere Planggen?

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