Sur Crause, Orny

Dry meadow1 haObject number 6529

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sur Crause is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Orny. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6529. 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 Sur Crause?

Sur Crause lies near Orny. The coordinates are 46.6671, 6.5228.

How large is Sur Crause?

The site covers 1 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 Sur Crause protected?

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

Which town is Sur Crause in?

Sur Crause lies near La Sarraz. The town page collects every protected site around La Sarraz.

Which protected sites are near Sur Crause?

The closest are Sur le Mont (1 km), Sur Crause (1 km) and Sur le Mont (1 km).