Carrera, Valendas

Dry meadow2 haObject number 9515

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Carrera is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Valendas in the canton of GR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9515. 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 Carrera?

Carrera lies near Valendas in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7878, 9.3006.

How large is Carrera?

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 Carrera protected?

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

Which town is Carrera in?

Carrera lies near Zug Versam-Safien (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Versam-Safien.

Which protected sites are near Carrera?

The closest are Zir Grond (1 km), Altaun (1 km) and Ruinaulta (2 km).