Paradiesgletscher, Hinterrhein

Floodplain346 haObject number 1061

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Paradiesgletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Hinterrhein in the canton of GR. It covers 346 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1061. 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 Paradiesgletscher?

Paradiesgletscher lies near Hinterrhein in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4946, 9.0699.

How large is Paradiesgletscher?

The site covers 346 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 Paradiesgletscher protected?

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

Which town is Paradiesgletscher in?

Paradiesgletscher lies near Serravalle (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Serravalle.

Which protected sites are near Paradiesgletscher?

The closest are Canal Gletscher (4 km), Alpe di Quarnéi (4 km) and Hinterrhein-Hinterrhein, Schiessplatz (5 km).