Glatscher da Lavaz, Curaglia

Floodplain209 haObject number 1247

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Glatscher da Lavaz is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Curaglia in the canton of GR. It covers 209 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1247. 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 Glatscher da Lavaz?

Glatscher da Lavaz lies near Curaglia in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6374, 8.9362.

How large is Glatscher da Lavaz?

The site covers 209 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 Glatscher da Lavaz protected?

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

Which town is Glatscher da Lavaz in?

Glatscher da Lavaz lies near Surselva (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Surselva.

Which protected sites are near Glatscher da Lavaz?

The closest are Pez Vial/Greina (2 km), Glatscher da Plattas (3 km) and Greina – Piz Medel (3 km).