Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza, Maloja

Raised bog21 haObject number 234

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza.

Location and surroundings

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 234. 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 del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza lies near Maloja in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4030, 9.7061.

How large is Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

The site covers 21 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 Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza protected?

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

Which town is Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza in?

Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza lies near Maloja (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Maloja.

Which protected sites are near Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza?

The closest are Passo del Maloja/Aira da la Palza (0 km), Cad'Maté (1 km) and Maloja Gletschermühlen (1 km).