Peidra Grossa, Samedan

Dry meadow8 haObject number 9568

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Peidra Grossa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Samedan in the canton of GR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9568. 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 Peidra Grossa?

Peidra Grossa lies near Samedan in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.5372, 9.8601.

How large is Peidra Grossa?

The site covers 8 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 Peidra Grossa protected?

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

Which town is Peidra Grossa in?

Peidra Grossa lies near Samedan (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Samedan.

Which protected sites are near Peidra Grossa?

The closest are Proschimun (1 km), Alp Mundatsch (1 km) and Chalchera (1 km).