Belper Giessen, Belp

Floodplain418 haObject number 69

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Belper Giessen is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Belp in the canton of BE. It covers 418 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 69. 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 Belper Giessen?

Belper Giessen lies near Belp in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.9042, 7.5108.

How large is Belper Giessen?

The site covers 418 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 Belper Giessen protected?

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

Which town is Belper Giessen in?

Belper Giessen lies near Belp (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Belp.

Which protected sites are near Belper Giessen?

The closest are Aare/Giessen (1 km), Märchligenau-Flühli (1 km) and Aareaue bei Belp (1 km).