Bovel, Maienfeld

Dry meadow15 haObject number 8002

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bovel is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Maienfeld in the canton of GR. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8002. 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 Bovel?

Bovel lies near Maienfeld in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0206, 9.5390.

How large is Bovel?

The site covers 15 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 Bovel protected?

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

Which town is Bovel in?

Bovel lies near Maienfeld (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maienfeld.

Which protected sites are near Bovel?

The closest are Magutters (1 km), Heidihof (1 km) and Hof (1 km).