L'Äla, Maloja

Dry meadow11 haObject number 9981

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

L'Äla is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9981. 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 L'Äla?

L'Äla lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3920, 9.7063.

How large is L'Äla?

The site covers 11 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 L'Äla protected?

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

Which town is L'Äla in?

L'Äla lies near Maloja (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maloja.

Which protected sites are near L'Äla?

The closest are Bosch da la Furcela (1 km), Palü (1 km) and La Taiäda (1 km).