Breitenberg, Zillis

Dry meadow7 haObject number 9832

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitenberg is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zillis in the canton of GR. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9832. 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 Breitenberg?

Breitenberg lies near Zillis in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6673, 9.4579.

How large is Breitenberg?

The site covers 7 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 Breitenberg protected?

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

Which town is Breitenberg in?

Breitenberg lies near Zillis-Reischen (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zillis-Reischen.

Which protected sites are near Breitenberg?

The closest are Badér (1 km), Girs (1 km) and Samest Sura (1 km).