Sand, Oberwald
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Sand is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. It covers 40 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 142. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sand?
Sand lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5402, 8.3596.
How large is Sand?
The site covers 40 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 Sand protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Sand in?
Sand lies near Obergoms (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Obergoms.
Which protected sites are near Sand?
The closest are Bärfel (1 km), Bärfel (1 km) and Rhone-Reckingen (1 km).