Valtscharnus, Untervaz

Dry meadow4 haObject number 8849

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Valtscharnus is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Untervaz in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8849. 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 Valtscharnus?

Valtscharnus lies near Untervaz in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9454, 9.5179.

How large is Valtscharnus?

The site covers 4 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 Valtscharnus protected?

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

Which town is Valtscharnus in?

Valtscharnus lies near Untervaz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Untervaz.

Which protected sites are near Valtscharnus?

The closest are Jerätsch (1 km), Marola (1 km) and Hirzenboden (1 km).