Creista, Churwalden

Dry meadow6 haObject number 11292

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Creista is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Churwalden in the canton of GR. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11292. 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 Creista?

Creista lies near Churwalden in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8056, 9.5559.

How large is Creista?

The site covers 6 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 Creista protected?

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

Which town is Creista in?

Creista lies near Churwalden (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Churwalden.

Which protected sites are near Creista?

The closest are Haupt (1 km), Ufem Joch (1 km) and Büel (1 km).