Arplan, Ardez

Dry meadow4 haObject number 9513

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Arplan is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ardez in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9513. 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 Arplan?

Arplan lies near Ardez in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7703, 10.1931.

How large is Arplan?

The site covers 4 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 Arplan protected?

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

Which town is Arplan in?

Arplan lies near Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair.

Which protected sites are near Arplan?

The closest are Flanoua (1 km), Valdez (1 km) and Tulaida (1 km).