Oberglatt, Oberglatt ZH

Floodplain117 haObject number 345

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberglatt is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. It covers 117 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 345. 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 Oberglatt?

Oberglatt lies near Oberglatt ZH in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.4703, 8.5311.

How large is Oberglatt?

The site covers 117 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 Oberglatt protected?

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

Which town is Oberglatt in?

Oberglatt lies near Oberglatt (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Oberglatt.

Which protected sites are near Oberglatt?

The closest are Glattaltlaufgebiet Schlosswinkel-Peterli-Solachten (0 km), Tüfmatt (0 km) and Schlosswinkel/Peterli (0 km).