Piancabella, Cabbio

Dry meadow2 haObject number 1605

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Piancabella is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Cabbio in the canton of TI. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1605. 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 Piancabella?

Piancabella lies near Cabbio in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 45.9098, 9.0678.

How large is Piancabella?

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 Piancabella protected?

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

Which town is Piancabella in?

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

Which protected sites are near Piancabella?

The closest are Dosso d'Arla (1 km), Guasto (2 km) and Croce (2 km).