Vorholz, Trimmis

Dry meadow1 haObject number 8077

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorholz is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Trimmis in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8077. 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 Vorholz?

Vorholz lies near Trimmis in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.9014, 9.5668.

How large is Vorholz?

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 Vorholz protected?

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

Which town is Vorholz in?

Vorholz lies near Trimmis (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Trimmis.

Which protected sites are near Vorholz?

The closest are Unter Spiel (1 km), Parvaz (1 km) and Talein (1 km).