Mottas, Bivio

Dry meadow15 haObject number 9965

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 Bivio in the canton of GR. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9965. 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 Bivio in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4638, 9.6681.

How large is Mottas?

The site covers 15 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 Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn) (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn).

Which protected sites are near Mottas?

The closest are Barscheinz (0 km), Plaz (1 km) and Bögia (1 km).