Guscha, Maienfeld

Dry meadow6 haObject number 8813

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Guscha is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Maienfeld in the canton of GR. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8813. 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 Guscha?

Guscha lies near Maienfeld in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0538, 9.5300.

How large is Guscha?

The site covers 6 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 Guscha protected?

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

Which town is Guscha in?

Guscha lies near Maienfeld (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maienfeld.

Which protected sites are near Guscha?

The closest are Hinter-Ochsenberg (2 km), Elltal (3 km) and Ellwald (4 km).