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Greina

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Traversed by
  
Trail

Elevation
  
2,355 m

Location
  
Switzerland

Range
  
Alps

Greina httpsmediaticinotoptenchGreina2219fullHDjpg

Similar
  
Alps, Rheinwaldhorn, Piz Terri, Lukmanier Pass, Lago di Luzzone

The Greina (el. 2355 m.) (Italian: Passo della Greina, Romansh: Pass Crap) is a high mountain pass across the western Lepontine Alps, connecting Sumvitg in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland and Olivone in the canton of Ticino. The pass lies between the Piz Medel on the north and Pizzo Marumo, Piz Terri on the south.

Map of Greina, 7149 Lumnezia, Switzerland

Greina is also a high plateau (Plaun la Greina) lying east of the pass, it is an alluvial site of national importance. The high plateau was in high risk of being flooded for a reservoir for many years. In the end this led to recompensation for the municipitalities of Vrin and Sumvitg as they have no income from this formerly planned powerplant. This compensation called Landschaftsrappen is augmented by a tax for powerplants.

References

Greina Wikipedia