Alpe di Quarnéi, Malvaglia

Fen4 haObject number 2555

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alpe di Quarnéi (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Alpe di Quarnéi.

Location and surroundings

Alpe di Quarnéi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Malvaglia in the canton of TI. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2555. 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 Alpe di Quarnéi?

Alpe di Quarnéi lies near Malvaglia in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4776, 9.0233.

How large is Alpe di Quarnéi?

The site covers 4 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 Alpe di Quarnéi protected?

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

Which town is Alpe di Quarnéi in?

Alpe di Quarnéi lies near Serravalle (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Serravalle.

Which protected sites are near Alpe di Quarnéi?

The closest are Grumascòi (3 km), Fontane (4 km) and Paradiesgletscher (4 km).