Unter Maiensäss, Peist

Dry meadow8 haObject number 11029

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Maiensäss is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Peist in the canton of GR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11029. 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 Unter Maiensäss?

Unter Maiensäss lies near Peist in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8340, 9.6831.

How large is Unter Maiensäss?

The site covers 8 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 Unter Maiensäss protected?

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

Which town is Unter Maiensäss in?

Unter Maiensäss lies near Zug Peist (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Peist.

Which protected sites are near Unter Maiensäss?

The closest are Tarnatler-Boden (1 km), Alat (1 km) and Ober Pirigen (2 km).