Platte, Calfreisen

Dry meadow87 haObject number 11100

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Platte is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Calfreisen in the canton of GR. It covers 87 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11100. 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 Platte?

Platte lies near Calfreisen in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8609, 9.6016.

How large is Platte?

The site covers 87 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 Platte protected?

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

Which town is Platte in?

Platte lies near Zug Lüen-Castiel (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Lüen-Castiel.

Which protected sites are near Platte?

The closest are Planzalüers (1 km), Inneren Bleisa (1 km) and Heuberge (1 km).