Pian Secco, Airolo

Raised bog1 haObject number 202

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pian Secco is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 202. 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 Secco?

Pian Secco lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5329, 8.5731.

How large is Pian Secco?

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 Pian Secco protected?

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

Which town is Pian Secco in?

Pian Secco lies near Airolo (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Airolo.

Which protected sites are near Pian Secco?

The closest are Albinasca (1 km), Cima del Bosco (2 km) and Fontana (2 km).