Langgletscher/Jegigletscher, Blatten (Lötschen)

Floodplain335 haObject number 1115

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Langgletscher/Jegigletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Blatten (Lötschen). It covers 335 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1115. 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 Langgletscher/Jegigletscher?

Langgletscher/Jegigletscher lies near Blatten (Lötschen). The coordinates are 46.4597, 7.8997.

How large is Langgletscher/Jegigletscher?

The site covers 335 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 Langgletscher/Jegigletscher protected?

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

Which town is Langgletscher/Jegigletscher in?

Langgletscher/Jegigletscher lies near Blatten. The town page collects every protected site around Blatten.

Which protected sites are near Langgletscher/Jegigletscher?

The closest are Lonza-Blatten (2 km), Alp Untersteinberg und Breitlauenen (5 km) and Chiemadmatte (5 km).