Verengo, Chironico

Fen4 haObject number 3704

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Verengo is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Chironico. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3704. 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 Verengo?

Verengo lies near Chironico. The coordinates are 46.4345, 8.8221.

How large is Verengo?

The site covers 4 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 Verengo protected?

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

Which town is Verengo in?

Verengo lies near Faido. The town page collects every protected site around Faido.

Which protected sites are near Verengo?

The closest are Doro (1 km), Chiggiogna - Lavorgo (2 km) and Campo Tencia (3 km).