Ofental Gletscher, Saas-Almagell

Floodplain78 haObject number 1085

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ofental Gletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Saas-Almagell. It covers 78 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1085. 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 Ofental Gletscher?

Ofental Gletscher lies near Saas-Almagell. The coordinates are 46.0200, 7.9998.

How large is Ofental Gletscher?

The site covers 78 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 Ofental Gletscher protected?

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

Which town is Ofental Gletscher in?

Ofental Gletscher lies near Saas-Fee. The town page collects every protected site around Saas-Fee.

Which protected sites are near Ofental Gletscher?

The closest are Liggi (6 km), Feegletscher N (11 km) and Grundberg - Almagellertal (11 km).