Culm, Scharans

Dry meadow27 haObject number 8333

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Culm is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Scharans. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8333. 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 Culm?

Culm lies near Scharans. The coordinates are 46.7268, 9.4884.

How large is Culm?

The site covers 27 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 Culm protected?

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

Which town is Culm in?

Culm lies near Scharans. The town page collects every protected site around Scharans.

Which protected sites are near Culm?

The closest are Talegnas (1 km), Carvenna (1 km) and Schall Pign (1 km).