Pian di Alne, Cauco

Amphibian spawning site42 haObject number GR251

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pian di Alne (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Pian di Alne.

Location and surroundings

Pian di Alne is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Cauco. It covers 42 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number GR251. 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 Pian di Alne?

Pian di Alne lies near Cauco. The coordinates are 46.3440, 9.1220.

How large is Pian di Alne?

The site covers 42 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Pian di Alne protected?

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

Which town is Pian di Alne in?

Pian di Alne lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near Pian di Alne?

The closest are Pian di Alne (0 km), Parco Val Calanca (1 km) and Camanna (1 km).