Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl, Büren an der Aare

Floodplain195 haObject number 47

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl.

Location and surroundings

Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Büren an der Aare in the canton of BE. It covers 195 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 47. 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 Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl?

Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl lies near Büren an der Aare in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1462, 7.3472.

How large is Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl?

The site covers 195 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 Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl protected?

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

Which town is Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl in?

Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl lies near Büren an der Aare (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Büren an der Aare.

Which protected sites are near Altwässer der Aare und der Zihl?

The closest are Häftli bei Büren (BE) (1 km), Höll (1 km) and Tümpel bei Alter Aare Meienried (1 km).