Heubach, Rüschegg Heubach

Floodplain37 haObject number 316

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heubach is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. It covers 37 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 316. 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 Heubach?

Heubach lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7744, 7.4136.

How large is Heubach?

The site covers 37 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 Heubach protected?

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

Which town is Heubach in?

Heubach lies near Rüschegg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Heubach?

The closest are Seligraben (1 km), Naturpark Gantrisch (2 km) and Ruuschi/Magerbad (2 km).