Surtatschas, Platta

Dry meadow3 haObject number 11235

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Surtatschas is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Platta in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11235. 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 Surtatschas?

Surtatschas lies near Platta in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6351, 8.8423.

How large is Surtatschas?

The site covers 3 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 Surtatschas protected?

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

Which town is Surtatschas in?

Surtatschas lies near Tujetsch (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Tujetsch.

Which protected sites are near Surtatschas?

The closest are Clavarut (1 km), Glatscher Davos la Buora (3 km) and Palius (Val Mutschnengia) (3 km).