Botta Sassella, Celerina/Schlarigna

Dry meadow3 haObject number 9951

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Botta Sassella is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Celerina/Schlarigna in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9951. 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 Botta Sassella?

Botta Sassella lies near Celerina/Schlarigna in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.5117, 9.8487.

How large is Botta Sassella?

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 Botta Sassella protected?

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

Which town is Botta Sassella in?

Botta Sassella lies near Celerina/Schlarigna (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Celerina/Schlarigna.

Which protected sites are near Botta Sassella?

The closest are Saruels (1 km), Stazer Wald (1 km) and Cristolais (1 km).