Mottas, Tschierv

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11090

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mottas is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Tschierv in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11090. 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 Mottas?

Mottas lies near Tschierv in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6282, 10.3495.

How large is Mottas?

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 Mottas protected?

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

Which town is Mottas in?

Mottas lies near Val Müstair (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Val Müstair.

Which protected sites are near Mottas?

The closest are Chasuras (1 km), Lai da Juata (1 km) and Palü Sot (1 km).