Maloja and Nature

30 July 2021

The geological rocks at Maloja are 300 million years old. The forces of water and ice, plants, animals and humans shaped the unique landscape of the Maloja Pass.

This pass also provides suitable conditions for bird migration across the Alps. The glaciers and climate have created the conditions for the formation of the heaths and marshlands of Maloja.

When the glaciers melted at the end of the last Ice Age, lakes and marshes formed. The Palü Marcía swamp, located near the Maloja Pass, is approximately sixteen thousand years old.

The Alpine areas of the Upper Engadine, located at an altitude of 1700-1800 m, are unique. The forests have recovered from centuries of human use for grazing, firewood and construction. The Belvedere tower, owned by Pro Natura, offers an exceptional view to enjoy this landscape.

(Source: www.pronatura-gr.ch).