Craistas, Sta. Maria Val Müstair

Dry meadow3 haObject number 11448

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Craistas is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Sta. Maria Val Müstair in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11448. 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 Craistas?

Craistas lies near Sta. Maria Val Müstair in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6111, 10.4062.

How large is Craistas?

The site covers 3 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 Craistas protected?

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

Which town is Craistas in?

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

Which protected sites are near Craistas?

The closest are Valpaschun (1 km), Plaunpaschun (1 km) and Costeras (1 km).