Monte San Giorgio, Meride

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1608

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Monte San Giorgio is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Meride in the canton of TI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1608. 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 Monte San Giorgio?

Monte San Giorgio lies near Meride in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9112, 8.9482.

How large is Monte San Giorgio?

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 Monte San Giorgio protected?

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

Which town is Monte San Giorgio in?

Monte San Giorgio lies near Riva San Vitale (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Riva San Vitale.

Which protected sites are near Monte San Giorgio?

The closest are Monte San Giorgio (1 km), Fontana (2 km) and Meride (2 km).