Chalcheras, Sils/Segl Baselgia

Fen6 haObject number 2243

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chalcheras is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sils/Segl Baselgia. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2243. 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 Chalcheras?

Chalcheras lies near Sils/Segl Baselgia. The coordinates are 46.4290, 9.7530.

How large is Chalcheras?

The site covers 6 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 Chalcheras protected?

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

Which town is Chalcheras in?

Chalcheras lies near Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn). The town page collects every protected site around Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn).

Which protected sites are near Chalcheras?

The closest are Chastè (0 km), Inn-St. Moritzbad (1 km) and Silvaplanersee-Silvaplana (1 km).