Carols, Stierva

Dry meadow32 haObject number 9840

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Carols is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Stierva. It covers 32 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9840. 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 Carols?

Carols lies near Stierva. The coordinates are 46.6561, 9.5193.

How large is Carols?

The site covers 32 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 Carols protected?

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

Which town is Carols in?

Carols lies near Thusis. The town page collects every protected site around Thusis.

Which protected sites are near Carols?

The closest are Alp da Stierva (1 km), Plan digl Bistgat (1 km) and Dartschapetta (1 km).