Crasta, Zuoz

Dry meadow3 haObject number 9900

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Crasta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zuoz in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9900. 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 Crasta?

Crasta lies near Zuoz in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.5990, 9.9526.

How large is Crasta?

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 Crasta protected?

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

Which town is Crasta in?

Crasta lies near Zuoz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zuoz.

Which protected sites are near Crasta?

The closest are San Batrumieu (1 km), Quadrellas (1 km) and Muntatsch (1 km).