Cavarschons, Falera

Fen14 haObject number 1011

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Cavarschons (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Cavarschons.

Location and surroundings

Cavarschons is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Falera in the canton of GR. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1011. 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 Cavarschons?

Cavarschons lies near Falera in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8158, 9.2281.

How large is Cavarschons?

The site covers 14 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Cavarschons protected?

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

Which town is Cavarschons in?

Cavarschons lies near Falera (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Falera.

Which protected sites are near Cavarschons?

The closest are Paternaus (0 km), Flurius (1 km) and Cavarschons (1 km).