Monti di Medeglia Ovest, Medeglia

Fen3 haObject number 2508

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Monti di Medeglia Ovest (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Monti di Medeglia Ovest.

Location and surroundings

Monti di Medeglia Ovest is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Medeglia. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2508. 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 Monti di Medeglia Ovest?

Monti di Medeglia Ovest lies near Medeglia. The coordinates are 46.1303, 8.9568.

How large is Monti di Medeglia Ovest?

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 Monti di Medeglia Ovest protected?

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

Which town is Monti di Medeglia Ovest in?

Monti di Medeglia Ovest lies near Cadenazzo. The town page collects every protected site around Cadenazzo.

Which protected sites are near Monti di Medeglia Ovest?

The closest are Stagno Motto della Costa (0 km), Monti di Medeglia (0 km) and Monti di Medeglia Est (1 km).