Gamchigletscher, Kiental

Floodplain84 haObject number 1401

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gamchigletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. It covers 84 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1401. 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 Gamchigletscher?

Gamchigletscher lies near Kiental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5176, 7.7950.

How large is Gamchigletscher?

The site covers 84 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 Gamchigletscher protected?

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

Which town is Gamchigletscher in?

Gamchigletscher lies near Reichenbach im Kandertal (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenbach im Kandertal.

Which protected sites are near Gamchigletscher?

The closest are Mutz (5 km), Winteregg (5 km) and Unders Gälmi (5 km).