Vanal, Samnaun-Compatsch

Dry meadow9 haObject number 9624

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vanal is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Samnaun-Compatsch in the canton of GR. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 9624. 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 Vanal?

Vanal lies near Samnaun-Compatsch in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9685, 10.3990.

How large is Vanal?

The site covers 9 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 Vanal protected?

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

Which town is Vanal in?

Vanal lies near Samnaun (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Samnaun.

Which protected sites are near Vanal?

The closest are Urezza da Tea (1 km), Val da Mot (1 km) and Pezza d'Munt (1 km).