Ova dal Fuorn, Zernez

Floodplain18 haObject number 396

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ova dal Fuorn is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Zernez in the canton of GR. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 396. 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 Ova dal Fuorn?

Ova dal Fuorn lies near Zernez in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6581, 10.1937.

How large is Ova dal Fuorn?

The site covers 18 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 Ova dal Fuorn protected?

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

Which town is Ova dal Fuorn in?

Ova dal Fuorn lies near Zernez (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zernez.

Which protected sites are near Ova dal Fuorn?

The closest are Schweizerischer Nationalpark und angrenzende Gebiete (1 km), Biosphärenreservat Engiadina Val Mustair (2 km) and Schweizerischer Nationalpark (3 km).