Sponda, Schiers

Dry meadow14 haObject number 8834

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sponda is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Schiers in the canton of GR. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8834. 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 Sponda?

Sponda lies near Schiers in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9924, 9.6946.

How large is Sponda?

The site covers 14 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 Sponda protected?

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

Which town is Sponda in?

Sponda lies near Schiers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Schiers.

Which protected sites are near Sponda?

The closest are Ral (1 km), Eggli (1 km) and Mundaditsch (1 km).