Crester Alpa, Avers

Dry meadow1 haObject number 14019

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Crester Alpa 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 14019. 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 Crester Alpa?

Crester Alpa lies near Avers in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4770, 9.5250.

How large is Crester Alpa?

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 Crester Alpa protected?

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

Which town is Crester Alpa in?

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

Which protected sites are near Crester Alpa?

The closest are Gletti/Hubelboda (0 km), Hubelboda (0 km) and Cresta (1 km).