Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buels is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Fex in the canton of GR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9598. 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 Buels?

Buels lies near Fex in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4196, 9.7688.

How large is Buels?

The site covers 8 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 Buels protected?

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

Which town is Buels in?

Buels lies near Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn) (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn).

Which protected sites are near Buels?

The closest are Silvaplanersee-Silvaplana (1 km), Inn-St. Moritzbad (1 km) and Güvè/Crasta (1 km).