Barbescio, Losone

Fen1 haObject number 2330

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Barbescio is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Losone in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2330. 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 Barbescio?

Barbescio lies near Losone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1688, 8.7385.

How large is Barbescio?

The site covers 1 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 Barbescio protected?

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

Which town is Barbescio in?

Barbescio lies near Losone (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Losone.

Which protected sites are near Barbescio?

The closest are Barbescio-Bolletina Lunga (0 km), Stagno Piano di Arbigo 2 (1 km) and Piano di Arbigo (1 km).