Alp Giop, St. Moritz

Fen5 haObject number 2288

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alp Giop (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Alp Giop.

Location and surroundings

Alp Giop is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Moritz in the canton of GR. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2288. 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 Alp Giop?

Alp Giop lies near St. Moritz in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4944, 9.8130.

How large is Alp Giop?

The site covers 5 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Alp Giop protected?

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

Which town is Alp Giop in?

Alp Giop lies near St. Moritz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around St. Moritz.

Which protected sites are near Alp Giop?

The closest are Champagnas (1 km), Albana (2 km) and Chantarella (2 km).