Foce della Maggia, Ascona

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Foce della Maggia (Floodplain) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Foce della Maggia.

Location and surroundings

Foce della Maggia is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 228. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Floodplain
Town	Ascona
Canton	TI
Area	11 ha
Object number	228
Type	Delta
Coordinates	46.15087, 8.79715
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Delta della Maggia, Ascona Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Delta della Maggia, Ascona Fen · 0 km Ex Aeroporto, Ascona Dry meadow · 1 km Stagno Paron, Piazzogna Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Bolle di Mondrigo, Losone Amphibian spawning site · 4 km Belladrum, Ascona Amphibian spawning site · 4 km Ponte Brolla – Arcegno, Losone BLN landscape · 4 km Bolle di Magadino (TI), Gordola Water bird reserve · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Foce della Maggia?

Foce della Maggia lies near Ascona in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1509, 8.7972.

How large is Foce della Maggia?

The site covers 11 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 Foce della Maggia protected?

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

Which town is Foce della Maggia in?

Foce della Maggia lies near Ascona (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Ascona.

Which protected sites are near Foce della Maggia?

The closest are Delta della Maggia (0 km), Delta della Maggia (0 km) and Ex Aeroporto (1 km).

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