Pian di Scignan, Castaneda

Raised bog7 haObject number 228

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pian di Scignan is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Castaneda. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 228. 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 Pian di Scignan?

Pian di Scignan lies near Castaneda. The coordinates are 46.2724, 9.1228.

How large is Pian di Scignan?

The site covers 7 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 Pian di Scignan protected?

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

Which town is Pian di Scignan in?

Pian di Scignan lies near Santa Maria in Calanca. The town page collects every protected site around Santa Maria in Calanca.

Which protected sites are near Pian di Scignan?

The closest are Bald (1 km), Fontana (2 km) and Stabiüch (2 km).