Cahuons, Surrein

Floodplain45 haObject number 31

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cahuons is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Surrein. It covers 45 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 31. 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 Cahuons?

Cahuons lies near Surrein. The coordinates are 46.7271, 8.9577.

How large is Cahuons?

The site covers 45 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 Cahuons protected?

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

Which town is Cahuons in?

Cahuons lies near Zug Rabius-Surrein. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Rabius-Surrein.

Which protected sites are near Cahuons?

The closest are Laits (1 km), Plaun Rensch (1 km) and Canariel (2 km).