Cresta Bernard, Surava

Dry meadow5 haObject number 8637

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cresta Bernard is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Surava in the canton of GR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8637. 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 Bernard?

Cresta Bernard lies near Surava in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6664, 9.6046.

How large is Cresta Bernard?

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 Cresta Bernard protected?

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

Which town is Cresta Bernard in?

Cresta Bernard lies near Zug Tiefencastel (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Tiefencastel.

Which protected sites are near Cresta Bernard?

The closest are Igl Plaz (1 km), Tauf (1 km) and Brienz (1 km).