Sassi, Monte

Dry meadow3 haObject number 1612

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sassi is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Monte. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1612. 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 Sassi?

Sassi lies near Monte. The coordinates are 45.8880, 9.0252.

How large is Sassi?

The site covers 3 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 Sassi protected?

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

Which town is Sassi in?

Sassi lies near Castel San Pietro. The town page collects every protected site around Castel San Pietro.

Which protected sites are near Sassi?

The closest are Roncaia (0 km), Grotto del Lauro (0 km) and Dosso dell'Ora-Dosso Bello (1 km).