Orello, Villa Bedretto

Dry meadow1 haObject number 1410

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Orello is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Villa Bedretto. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1410. 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 Orello?

Orello lies near Villa Bedretto. The coordinates are 46.5108, 8.5173.

How large is Orello?

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 Orello protected?

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

Which town is Orello in?

Orello lies near Airolo. The town page collects every protected site around Airolo.

Which protected sites are near Orello?

The closest are Bosco dei Valloni (1 km), Nostengo (1 km) and Soria Sopra (2 km).