Grund, Ried-Brig

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grund is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Ried-Brig. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 138. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Floodplain
Town	Ried-Brig
Area	13 ha
Object number	138
Type	Fliessgewässer
Coordinates	46.28904, 8.02468
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Undre Schallberg, Ried-Brig Dry meadow · 0 km Ze Brunnu, Ried-Brig Dry meadow · 1 km Saltina-Brig, Rothwald Hydrological station · 2 km Obri Eist, Ried-Brig Dry meadow · 3 km Biela, Ried-Brig Dry meadow · 3 km Simplonpass/Hopschusee, Simplon Hospiz Raised bog · 4 km Alti Gadme, Rothwald Dry meadow · 4 km Wyssus Löüb, Rothwald Dry meadow · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Grund?

Grund lies near Ried-Brig. The coordinates are 46.2890, 8.0247.

How large is Grund?

The site covers 13 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 Grund protected?

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

Which town is Grund in?

Grund lies near Ried-Brig. The town page collects every protected site around Ried-Brig.

Which protected sites are near Grund?

The closest are Undre Schallberg (0 km), Ze Brunnu (1 km) and Saltina-Brig (2 km).

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