Foppa, Parpan

Dry meadow19 haObject number 11064

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Foppa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Parpan in the canton of GR. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11064. 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 Foppa?

Foppa lies near Parpan in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7910, 9.5734.

How large is Foppa?

The site covers 19 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 Foppa protected?

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

Which town is Foppa in?

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

Which protected sites are near Foppa?

The closest are Usserberg (1 km), Usserberg (1 km) and Riede westlich Schwarzwald (1 km).