Buffalora, Tschierv

Fen20 haObject number 685

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buffalora is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Tschierv in the canton of GR. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 685. 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 Buffalora?

Buffalora lies near Tschierv in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.6345, 10.2670.

How large is Buffalora?

The site covers 20 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 Buffalora protected?

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

Which town is Buffalora in?

Buffalora lies near Val Müstair (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Val Müstair.

Which protected sites are near Buffalora?

The closest are Buffalora (1 km), Jufplaun (1 km) and Alp Buffalora (1 km).