Wal, Fanas

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11368

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wal is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Fanas. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11368. 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 Wal?

Wal lies near Fanas. The coordinates are 46.9940, 9.6695.

How large is Wal?

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 Wal protected?

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

Which town is Wal in?

Wal lies near Grüsch. The town page collects every protected site around Grüsch.

Which protected sites are near Wal?

The closest are Wal (0 km), Güger (0 km) and Rueboden (0 km).