Heustrich, Emdthal

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heustrich is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Emdthal in the canton of BE. It covers 38 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 72. 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	Wimmis
Canton	BE
Area	38 ha
Object number	72
Type	Fliessgewässer
Coordinates	46.64354, 7.68545
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Kanderauen bei Mülenen, Reichenbach im Kandertal Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Filzenäbi, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 1 km Biglera, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 2 km Sumpf unterh. Station Heustrich, Emdthal Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Dörfli, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 2 km Schälmegg, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 2 km Unterniesen, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 2 km Lusbüel, Reichenbach im Kandertal Dry meadow · 3 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Heustrich?

Heustrich lies near Emdthal in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6435, 7.6854.

How large is Heustrich?

The site covers 38 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 Heustrich protected?

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

Which town is Heustrich in?

Heustrich lies near Wimmis (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Wimmis.

Which protected sites are near Heustrich?

The closest are Kanderauen bei Mülenen (1 km), Filzenäbi (1 km) and Biglera (2 km).

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