Muotta, Plaun da Lej

Dry meadow3 haObject number 9597

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Muotta is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Plaun da Lej in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9597. 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 Muotta?

Muotta lies near Plaun da Lej in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4246, 9.7220.

How large is Muotta?

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 Muotta protected?

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

Which town is Muotta in?

Muotta lies near Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn) (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Kabinenbahn Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn).

Which protected sites are near Muotta?

The closest are Alp (1 km), Plaun dal Sel (1 km) and Isola/Plan Grand (2 km).