Piattone-Lischedo, Magadino

Fen52 haObject number 2314

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Piattone-Lischedo is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Magadino in the canton of TI. It covers 52 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2314. 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 Piattone-Lischedo?

Piattone-Lischedo lies near Magadino in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1524, 8.8708.

How large is Piattone-Lischedo?

The site covers 52 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 Piattone-Lischedo protected?

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

Which town is Piattone-Lischedo in?

Piattone-Lischedo lies near Locarno (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Locarno.

Which protected sites are near Piattone-Lischedo?

The closest are Bolle di Magadino (1 km), Bolle di Magadino (1 km) and Bolle di Magadino (1 km).