Cresta, Avers

Dry meadow1 haObject number 9960

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cresta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Avers in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9960. 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 Cresta?

Cresta lies near Avers in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4715, 9.5107.

How large is Cresta?

The site covers 1 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 Cresta protected?

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

Which town is Cresta in?

Cresta lies near Avers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Avers.

Which protected sites are near Cresta?

The closest are Alp Platta (1 km), Groussa Steina (1 km) and Hubelboda (1 km).