Pizzo Leone, Brissago

Dry meadow7 haObject number 1696

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pizzo Leone is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Brissago in the canton of TI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1696. 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 Pizzo Leone?

Pizzo Leone lies near Brissago in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.1387, 8.6760.

How large is Pizzo Leone?

The site covers 7 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 Pizzo Leone protected?

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

Which town is Pizzo Leone in?

Pizzo Leone lies near Brissago (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Brissago.

Which protected sites are near Pizzo Leone?

The closest are Lago Maggiore-Locarno (2 km), Lago Maggiore-Brissago (2 km) and Sasséll (3 km).