Samest Sura, Zillis

Dry meadow17 haObject number 9834

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Samest Sura is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Zillis in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9834. 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 Samest Sura?

Samest Sura lies near Zillis in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6626, 9.4677.

How large is Samest Sura?

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 Samest Sura protected?

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

Which town is Samest Sura in?

Samest Sura lies near Zillis-Reischen (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zillis-Reischen.

Which protected sites are near Samest Sura?

The closest are Samest Sut (1 km), Girs (1 km) and Breitenberg (1 km).