Oberstafelbach, Linthal

Floodplain20 haObject number 1302

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oberstafelbach is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Linthal in the canton of GL. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1302. 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 Oberstafelbach?

Oberstafelbach lies near Linthal in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.8366, 8.9227.

How large is Oberstafelbach?

The site covers 20 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 Oberstafelbach protected?

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

Which town is Oberstafelbach in?

Oberstafelbach lies near Spiringen (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Spiringen.

Which protected sites are near Oberstafelbach?

The closest are Linth-Linthal, Ausgleichsbecken KLL, nur Haupt (3 km), Chlus (5 km) and Gorplanggen (6 km).