Senseauen, Schwarzenburg

Floodplain313 haObject number 55

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Senseauen is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. It covers 313 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 55. 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 Senseauen?

Senseauen lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8061, 7.3202.

How large is Senseauen?

The site covers 313 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 Senseauen protected?

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

Which town is Senseauen in?

Senseauen lies near Schwarzenburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schwarzenburg.

Which protected sites are near Senseauen?

The closest are Waldgass-Grube (1 km), Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben (2 km) and Wald Riedstätt (2 km).