Sonogno - Brione, Gerra (Verzasca)

Floodplain113 haObject number 364

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sonogno - Brione is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Gerra (Verzasca) in the canton of TI. It covers 113 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 364. 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 Sonogno - Brione?

Sonogno - Brione lies near Gerra (Verzasca) in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.3301, 8.7981.

How large is Sonogno - Brione?

The site covers 113 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 Sonogno - Brione protected?

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

Which town is Sonogno - Brione in?

Sonogno - Brione lies near Personico (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Personico.

Which protected sites are near Sonogno - Brione?

The closest are Verzasca-Lavertezzo, Campiòi (2 km), Val Verzasca (2 km) and Brione (4 km).