Careins, Vaz/Obervaz

Dry meadow13 haObject number 9223

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Careins is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vaz/Obervaz in the canton of GR. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9223. 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 Careins?

Careins lies near Vaz/Obervaz in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6957, 9.5123.

How large is Careins?

The site covers 13 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 Careins protected?

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

Which town is Careins in?

Careins lies near Vaz/Obervaz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Vaz/Obervaz.

Which protected sites are near Careins?

The closest are Teuas (1 km), Bargias (1 km) and Mos (1 km).