Sassiglion, Poschiavo

Dry meadow3 haObject number 14134

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sassiglion is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 14134. 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 Sassiglion?

Sassiglion lies near Poschiavo in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.3168, 10.0918.

How large is Sassiglion?

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 Sassiglion protected?

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

Which town is Sassiglion in?

Sassiglion lies near Poschiavo (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Poschiavo.

Which protected sites are near Sassiglion?

The closest are Boscascia (1 km), Scagnin (1 km) and La Bosca (1 km).