Alpe Zaria, Fusio

Fen3 haObject number 1258

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alpe Zaria is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Fusio. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1258. 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 Zaria?

Alpe Zaria lies near Fusio. The coordinates are 46.4560, 8.6936.

How large is Alpe Zaria?

The site covers 3 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 Zaria protected?

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

Which town is Alpe Zaria in?

Alpe Zaria lies near haltestellen_ Rodi-Fiesso. The town page collects every protected site around haltestellen_ Rodi-Fiesso.

Which protected sites are near Alpe Zaria?

The closest are Alpe Zaria (0 km), Alpe Pianascio (1 km) and Ticino-Pollegio, Campagna (2 km).