Passo dell'Uomo, Piotta

Fen6 haObject number 2654

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Passo dell'Uomo (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Passo dell'Uomo.

Location and surroundings

Passo dell'Uomo is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Piotta in the canton of TI. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2654. 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 dell'Uomo?

Passo dell'Uomo lies near Piotta in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5536, 8.7644.

How large is Passo dell'Uomo?

The site covers 6 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 dell'Uomo protected?

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

Which town is Passo dell'Uomo in?

Passo dell'Uomo lies near Quinto (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Quinto.

Which protected sites are near Passo dell'Uomo?

The closest are Piora – Lucomagno – Dötra (2 km), Campo Solario (4 km) and Alpe Gana (4 km).