Croce, Airolo

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1472

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Croce is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1472. 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 Croce?

Croce lies near Airolo in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5318, 8.6269.

How large is Croce?

The site covers 1 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 Croce protected?

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

Which town is Croce in?

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

Which protected sites are near Croce?

The closest are Cassina (0 km), Prato di Ce (1 km) and M. di Vento (2 km).

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.