Höchstelli, Furna

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11384

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Höchstelli is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Furna in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11384. 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 Höchstelli?

Höchstelli lies near Furna in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9313, 9.6538.

How large is Höchstelli?

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 Höchstelli protected?

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

Which town is Höchstelli in?

Höchstelli lies near Furna (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Furna.

Which protected sites are near Höchstelli?

The closest are Wolfeggen (1 km), Güferlitzi (1 km) and Jann (1 km).