Bassa, Lumino

Floodplain7 haObject number 156

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Bassa (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Bassa.

Location and surroundings

Bassa is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Lumino in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 156. 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 Bassa?

Bassa lies near Lumino in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.2246, 9.0603.

How large is Bassa?

The site covers 7 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Bassa protected?

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

Which town is Bassa in?

Bassa lies near Lumino (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Lumino.

Which protected sites are near Bassa?

The closest are Isola (2 km), Isola Sgraver (2 km) and Laghetto d'Orbello (3 km).