Oberburger Schachen, Oberburg

Floodplain48 haObject number 44

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberburger Schachen is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberburg in the canton of BE. It covers 48 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 44. 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 Oberburger Schachen?

Oberburger Schachen lies near Oberburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0309, 7.6417.

How large is Oberburger Schachen?

The site covers 48 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 Oberburger Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Oberburger Schachen in?

Oberburger Schachen lies near Oberburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberburg.

Which protected sites are near Oberburger Schachen?

The closest are Oberburger Schachen (0 km), Ziegeleigrube Oberburg (1 km) and Ziegelei Fischermätteli (2 km).