Loasa, Morbio Superiore

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1614

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Loasa is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Morbio Superiore in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1614. 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 Loasa?

Loasa lies near Morbio Superiore in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.8827, 9.0681.

How large is Loasa?

The site covers 2 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 Loasa protected?

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

Which town is Loasa in?

Loasa lies near Breggia (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Breggia.

Which protected sites are near Loasa?

The closest are Croce (2 km), Breggia-Chiasso, Ponte di Polenta (2 km) and Dosso d'Arla (3 km).