Rhäzünser Rheinauen, Domat/Ems

Floodplain157 haObject number 27

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rhäzünser Rheinauen is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Domat/Ems in the canton of GR. It covers 157 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 27. 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 Rhäzünser Rheinauen?

Rhäzünser Rheinauen lies near Domat/Ems in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8027, 9.4105.

How large is Rhäzünser Rheinauen?

The site covers 157 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 Rhäzünser Rheinauen protected?

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

Which town is Rhäzünser Rheinauen in?

Rhäzünser Rheinauen lies near Domat/Ems (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Domat/Ems.

Which protected sites are near Rhäzünser Rheinauen?

The closest are Auenlandschaft am Unterlauf des Hinterrheins (0 km), Bregl (1 km) and Tuals (1 km).