Gorda di Sopra, Aquila

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1487

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gorda di Sopra is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Aquila in the canton of TI. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1487. 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 Gorda di Sopra?

Gorda di Sopra lies near Aquila in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.4937, 8.9117.

How large is Gorda di Sopra?

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 Gorda di Sopra protected?

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

Which town is Gorda di Sopra in?

Gorda di Sopra lies near Acquarossa (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Acquarossa.

Which protected sites are near Gorda di Sopra?

The closest are Gorda di Sotto (1 km), Premesti (1 km) and Ticiall (1 km).