Murtès, Vella

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8459

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Murtès is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Vella. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8459. 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 Murtès?

Murtès lies near Vella. The coordinates are 46.7179, 9.1437.

How large is Murtès?

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 Murtès protected?

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

Which town is Murtès in?

Murtès lies near Obersaxen Mundaun. The town page collects every protected site around Obersaxen Mundaun.

Which protected sites are near Murtès?

The closest are Murtes (0 km), Murtès (0 km) and Tschanabrels (1 km).