Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza, Maloja

Fen8 haObject number 2156

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza.

Location and surroundings

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2156. 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 Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4043, 9.7098.

How large is Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

The site covers 8 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 Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza protected?

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

Which town is Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza in?

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza lies near Maloja (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maloja.

Which protected sites are near Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

The closest are Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza (0 km), Cad'Maté (1 km) and Maloja Gletschermühlen (1 km).