Ruinatscha, Ftan

Dry meadow17 haObject number 9761

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ruinatscha is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Ftan in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9761. 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 Ruinatscha?

Ruinatscha lies near Ftan in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7849, 10.2442.

How large is Ruinatscha?

The site covers 17 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 Ruinatscha protected?

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

Which town is Ruinatscha in?

Ruinatscha lies near Scuol (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Scuol.

Which protected sites are near Ruinatscha?

The closest are Sulains (1 km), Chaposch (1 km) and Suot Duas (1 km).