Galbis, Monte Carasso

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1681

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Galbis is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Monte Carasso. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1681. 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 Galbis?

Galbis lies near Monte Carasso. The coordinates are 46.1802, 9.0029.

How large is Galbis?

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 Galbis protected?

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

Which town is Galbis in?

Galbis lies near Bellinzona. The town page collects every protected site around Bellinzona.

Which protected sites are near Galbis?

The closest are Drei Burgen, Mauern und Befestigungsanlage von Bellinzona (2 km), Cava Motto Grande (2 km) and Boschetti (3 km).