Costeras, Sta. Maria Val Müstair

Dry meadow5 haObject number 11166

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Costeras is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sta. Maria Val Müstair in the canton of GR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11166. 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 Costeras?

Costeras lies near Sta. Maria Val Müstair in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6060, 10.4114.

How large is Costeras?

The site covers 5 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 Costeras protected?

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

Which town is Costeras in?

Costeras lies near Val Müstair (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Val Müstair.

Which protected sites are near Costeras?

The closest are Craistas (1 km), Muglin (1 km) and Plaunpaschun (1 km).