Geltengletscher, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Floodplain177 haObject number 1139

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Geltengletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 177 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1139. 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 Geltengletscher?

Geltengletscher lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.3580, 7.3395.

How large is Geltengletscher?

The site covers 177 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 Geltengletscher protected?

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

Which town is Geltengletscher in?

Geltengletscher lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Geltengletscher?

The closest are Lauenensee (4 km), Lauenensee (4 km) and Lauenensee (4 km).