Val Cristallina, Platta

Floodplain25 haObject number 379

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Val Cristallina is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Platta in the canton of GR. It covers 25 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 379. 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 Val Cristallina?

Val Cristallina lies near Platta in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6064, 8.8511.

How large is Val Cristallina?

The site covers 25 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 Val Cristallina protected?

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

Which town is Val Cristallina in?

Val Cristallina lies near Blenio (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Val Cristallina?

The closest are Clavarut (3 km), Surtatschas (3 km) and Glatscher Davos la Buora (3 km).