Engstligenalp, Adelboden

Floodplain213 haObject number 1352

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Engstligenalp is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Adelboden in the canton of BE. It covers 213 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1352. 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 Engstligenalp?

Engstligenalp lies near Adelboden in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4380, 7.5608.

How large is Engstligenalp?

The site covers 213 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 Engstligenalp protected?

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

Which town is Engstligenalp in?

Engstligenalp lies near Adelboden (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Adelboden.

Which protected sites are near Engstligenalp?

The closest are Engstligenalp (1 km), Engstligenalp und Entschligefäll (1 km) and Höchst (3 km).