Älpli, Tschappina

Dry meadow3 haObject number 11286

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Älpli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Tschappina. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11286. 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 Älpli?

Älpli lies near Tschappina. The coordinates are 46.6835, 9.3292.

How large is Älpli?

The site covers 3 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 Älpli protected?

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

Which town is Älpli in?

Älpli lies near Masein. The town page collects every protected site around Masein.

Which protected sites are near Älpli?

The closest are Inner Glas (1 km), Safien Platz - Carfil (1 km) and Glaspass (2 km).