Geròra, Airolo

Floodplain10 haObject number 148

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Geròra is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 148. 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 Geròra?

Geròra lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5199, 8.5607.

How large is Geròra?

The site covers 10 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 Geròra protected?

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

Which town is Geròra in?

Geròra lies near Airolo (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Airolo.

Which protected sites are near Geròra?

The closest are Fontana (0 km), Soz (1 km) and Ticino-Piotta (1 km).