Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux, Forel FR

Floodplain149 haObject number 205

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux.

Location and surroundings

Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Forel FR. It covers 149 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 205. 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 Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux?

Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux lies near Forel FR. The coordinates are 46.8715, 6.8739.

How large is Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux?

The site covers 149 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 Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux protected?

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

Which town is Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux in?

Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux lies near Chevroux. The town page collects every protected site around Chevroux.

Which protected sites are near Les Grèves d'Estavayer-le-Lac - Chevroux?

The closest are La Grève, Autavaux, Forel (0 km), Rive sud du lac de Neuchâtel (0 km) and Grèves du lac (1 km).