Caral, Says

Dry meadow2 haObject number 11344

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Caral is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Says. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11344. 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 Caral?

Caral lies near Says. The coordinates are 46.9155, 9.5998.

How large is Caral?

The site covers 2 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 Caral protected?

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

Which town is Caral in?

Caral lies near Trimmis. The town page collects every protected site around Trimmis.

Which protected sites are near Caral?

The closest are Cyprianspitz (1 km), Oberpardätsch (1 km) and Pardätsch (1 km).