Zianos, Castiel

Dry meadow1 haObject number 11021

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zianos is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Castiel in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11021. 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 Zianos?

Zianos lies near Castiel in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8381, 9.6091.

How large is Zianos?

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 Zianos protected?

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

Which town is Zianos in?

Zianos lies near Zug Lüen-Castiel (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Lüen-Castiel.

Which protected sites are near Zianos?

The closest are Vascrestis (0 km), Tewald (1 km) and Inneren Bleisa (2 km).