Bald, Sta. Maria in Calanca

Dry meadow14 haObject number 8679

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bald is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sta. Maria in Calanca. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8679. 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 Bald?

Bald lies near Sta. Maria in Calanca. The coordinates are 46.2665, 9.1343.

How large is Bald?

The site covers 14 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 Bald protected?

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

Which town is Bald in?

Bald lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near Bald?

The closest are Salasc (1 km), Pian di Scignan (1 km) and Scalader (2 km).