Dammagletscher, Göschenen

Floodplain238 haObject number 1219

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dammagletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. It covers 238 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1219. 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 Dammagletscher?

Dammagletscher lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.6394, 8.4531.

How large is Dammagletscher?

The site covers 238 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 Dammagletscher protected?

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

Which town is Dammagletscher in?

Dammagletscher lies near Göschenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Göschenen.

Which protected sites are near Dammagletscher?

The closest are Berg beim Göscheneralpsee (3 km), Berg beim Göscheneralpsee (3 km) and Göscheneralp (3 km).