Chadench, Brail

Dry meadow20 haObject number 9831

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chadench is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brail in the canton of GR. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9831. 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 Chadench?

Chadench lies near Brail in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6560, 10.0269.

How large is Chadench?

The site covers 20 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 Chadench protected?

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

Which town is Chadench in?

Chadench lies near S-chanf (GR). The town page collects every protected site around S-chanf.

Which protected sites are near Chadench?

The closest are Chadench (0 km), Spedlas-Vduogn (1 km) and God Nandet (2 km).