Jegisand, Niedergesteln

Floodplain15 haObject number 330

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Jegisand is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Niedergesteln in the canton of VS. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 330. 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 Jegisand?

Jegisand lies near Niedergesteln in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3567, 7.8347.

How large is Jegisand?

The site covers 15 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 Jegisand protected?

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

Which town is Jegisand in?

Jegisand lies near Raron (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Raron.

Which protected sites are near Jegisand?

The closest are Wilerhorn (2 km), Berner Hochalpen und Aletsch-Bietschhorn-Gebiet (südlicher Teil) (2 km) and Alpjuhorn (3 km).