Riein

Riein

Riein ( [ ʁijɛɪ̯n ]? / I ) until December 31, 2013 at Illanz municipality in the district of Surselva the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On 1 January 2014 merged with the former municipalities Riein Castrisch, Duvin, Ilanz, Ladir, luffing, Pigniu, Pitasch, Rueun, Ruschein, Schnaus, Sevgein, Siat the new community Ilanz / Glion.

Coat of arms

Acquisition of the arms of the Lords of Riein.

Geography

The municipality is located in Val Lumnezia east of the river Glenner on a terrace on the western slope of the Signina group. At that include the Piz Riein ( 2'752 m), Piz Signina ( 2'848 m), the highest mountain of Piz Fess ( 2,880 m). The two largest settlements are the village and the district Riein Signina ( 1'318 m). Of the total municipal area of ​​1,582 ha 631 ha unproductive area (mostly mountains). More 589 hectares are covered by forest and woodland. Almost 70 % of the agricultural area of 347 ha is used as a mountain pastures. The rest of 15 ha settlement area.

Population

Of the 65 residents, all Swiss citizens possessed ( end of 2004). It is spoken Sursilvan, the population is mostly reformed. The Riein belonging to, made ​​accessible by an automatic cable car, Weiler Signina was inhabited for centuries by German-speaking Walser.

Attractions

Monumental is the Protestant church.