Reussinsel Risi, Mellingen

Floodplain12 haObject number 51

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Reussinsel Risi is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Mellingen in the canton of AG. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 51. 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 Reussinsel Risi?

Reussinsel Risi lies near Mellingen in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.4112, 8.2835.

How large is Reussinsel Risi?

The site covers 12 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 Reussinsel Risi protected?

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

Which town is Reussinsel Risi in?

Reussinsel Risi lies near Mellingen (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Mellingen.

Which protected sites are near Reussinsel Risi?

The closest are Äbereich (0 km), Uerechmoos (1 km) and Hof Aebereich (1 km).