Balegna, Poschiavo

Dry meadow3 haObject number 8399

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Balegna (Dry meadow)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Dry meadow Balegna.

Location and surroundings

Balegna is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8399. 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 Balegna?

Balegna lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3058, 10.0930.

How large is Balegna?

The site covers 3 ha according to the federal inventory.

Dry meadow: what is it?

Dry meadows and pastures are nutrient-poor, sunny grasslands of exceptional biodiversity, created only by traditional management.

Is Balegna protected?

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

Which town is Balegna in?

Balegna lies near Poschiavo (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Poschiavo.

Which protected sites are near Balegna?

The closest are Doss (0 km), Funtania (1 km) and Sclupetoir (1 km).