Vall'Ambròsa Ovest, Olivone

Fen5 haObject number 2535

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Vall'Ambròsa Ovest (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Vall'Ambròsa Ovest.

Location and surroundings

Vall'Ambròsa Ovest is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2535. 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 Vall'Ambròsa Ovest?

Vall'Ambròsa Ovest lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5189, 8.8802.

How large is Vall'Ambròsa Ovest?

The site covers 5 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 Vall'Ambròsa Ovest protected?

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

Which town is Vall'Ambròsa Ovest in?

Vall'Ambròsa Ovest lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Vall'Ambròsa Ovest?

The closest are Vall'Ambròsa (0 km), Campra di Qua (1 km) and Vall'Ambròsa Est (1 km).