Diechtergletscher, Guttannen

Floodplain243 haObject number 1214

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Diechtergletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. It covers 243 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1214. 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 Diechtergletscher?

Diechtergletscher lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6431, 8.3456.

How large is Diechtergletscher?

The site covers 243 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 Diechtergletscher protected?

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

Which town is Diechtergletscher in?

Diechtergletscher lies near Guttannen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Guttannen.

Which protected sites are near Diechtergletscher?

The closest are Rhonegletscher mit Vorgelände (6 km), Rhone-Gletsch (6 km) and Chessibidmer (7 km).