Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti, Engelberg

Floodplain35 haObject number 352

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti.

Location and surroundings

Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 35 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 352. 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 Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti?

Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.7947, 8.4745.

How large is Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti?

The site covers 35 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti protected?

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

Which town is Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti in?

Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti lies near Engelberg (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Alpenrösli - Herrenrüti?

The closest are Waldegg (1 km), Höch Flue (1 km) and Elmenstein (1 km).