Töira, Olivone

Dry meadow52 haObject number 1467

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Töira is a dry meadow in Switzerland. The site lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. It covers 52 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1467. 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 Töira?

Töira lies near Olivone in the canton of TI. The coordinates are 46.5394, 8.9204.

How large is Töira?

The site covers 52 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 Töira protected?

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

Which town is Töira in?

Töira lies near Blenio (TI). The town page collects every protected site around Blenio.

Which protected sites are near Töira?

The closest are Ronchetto (1 km), Preda di Ganosa (2 km) and Marzanéi (2 km).