Sand, Felsberg

Dry meadow5 haObject number 8528

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sand is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Felsberg in the canton of GR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8528. 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 Sand?

Sand lies near Felsberg in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8555, 9.4925.

How large is Sand?

The site covers 5 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 Sand protected?

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

Which town is Sand in?

Sand lies near Felsberg (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Felsberg.

Which protected sites are near Sand?

The closest are Arabühel (1 km), Unterberg (2 km) and Unter Fopp (2 km).