Ämmenmatt, Entlebuch

Floodplain47 haObject number 98

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ämmenmatt is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 47 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 98. 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 Ämmenmatt?

Ämmenmatt lies near Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0109, 8.0635.

How large is Ämmenmatt?

The site covers 47 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 Ämmenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Ämmenmatt in?

Ämmenmatt lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Ämmenmatt?

The closest are Chalchloch (2 km), Badhusaue-Fontanne (2 km) and Träbel (2 km).