Sass Alv, Samedan

Dry meadow17 haObject number 14053

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sass Alv is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Samedan in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 14053. 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 Sass Alv?

Sass Alv lies near Samedan in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.5411, 9.8475.

How large is Sass Alv?

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 Sass Alv protected?

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

Which town is Sass Alv in?

Sass Alv lies near Samedan (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Samedan.

Which protected sites are near Sass Alv?

The closest are Proschimun (1 km), Chalchera (1 km) and Peidra Grossa (1 km).