Frodalera, Olivone

Raised bog1 haObject number 215

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Frodalera (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Frodalera.

Location and surroundings

Frodalera is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 215. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Frodalera?

Frodalera lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5291, 8.8310.

How large is Frodalera?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Frodalera protected?

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

Which town is Frodalera in?

Frodalera lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Frodalera?

The closest are Frodalera (0 km), Lucomagno/Dötra (0 km) and Pian Segno II (1 km).