Arcegno-Losone-Arcegno

The Losone-Arcegno area is teeming with life. A stone’s throw from the city, this area, considered the most distinctive and complete low-altitude glacial landscape in the whole of Switzerland, is the permanent home of countless animal species, particularly reptiles, amphibians and dragonflies. The vegetation is extremely varied and includes chestnut, oak and birch, as well as ash, black alder and common reed in the wettest areas. The clearings are home to Scotch broom, eagle fern and Molinia arundinacea grass, as well as rare species such as Juncus acutiflorus and graziella.

The animal kingdom is also very well represented: almost all amphibians and reptiles found at this altitude are present, including the smooth newt, agile frog, Perrin’s tree frog and dice snake. If you look up, you may also see different species of birds, such as the common redstart and the Eurasian wryneck. About 20 different kinds of dragonfly (for example, the banded demoiselle and the four-spotted chaser) and as many species of butterfly complete the picture.

Discover more walks "Alla scoperta della biodiversità" in the printed guide (in Italian). Information: www.a-pro.ch