Massela, Poschiavo

Dry meadow3 haObject number 14221

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Massela is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 14221. 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 Massela?

Massela lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3313, 10.0447.

How large is Massela?

The site covers 3 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 Massela protected?

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

Which town is Massela in?

Massela lies near Poschiavo (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Poschiavo.

Which protected sites are near Massela?

The closest are Vederscion (1 km), Cadera Dafora (1 km) and Somdoss (1 km).