Broc, Morlon

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Broc is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Morlon. It covers 92 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 64. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Floodplain
Town	Broc
Area	92 ha
Object number	64
Type	Delta
Coordinates	46.61424, 7.10081
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Lac de la Gruyère à Broc (FR), Botterens Water bird reserve · 0 km Les Bouleyres, La Tour-de-Trême Raised bog · 2 km Venettes, Villarvolard Dry meadow · 3 km La Tourbière d'Echarlens, Echarlens Raised bog · 4 km La Tourbière d'Echarlens, Echarlens Fen · 4 km Les Esserts Uldry, Cerniat FR Dry meadow · 4 km Les Utsets, Cerniat FR Dry meadow · 4 km La Côte, Estavannens Dry meadow · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Broc?

Broc lies near Morlon. The coordinates are 46.6142, 7.1008.

How large is Broc?

The site covers 92 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 Broc protected?

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

Which town is Broc in?

Broc lies near Broc. The town page collects every protected site around Broc.

Which protected sites are near Broc?

The closest are Lac de la Gruyère à Broc (FR) (0 km), Les Bouleyres (2 km) and Venettes (3 km).

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