Spittelmatte, Kandersteg

Floodplain31 haObject number 1354

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Spittelmatte is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Kandersteg in the canton of BE. It covers 31 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1354. 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 Spittelmatte?

Spittelmatte lies near Kandersteg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4443, 7.6409.

How large is Spittelmatte?

The site covers 31 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 Spittelmatte protected?

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

Which town is Spittelmatte in?

Spittelmatte lies near Kandersteg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Kandersteg.

Which protected sites are near Spittelmatte?

The closest are Spittelmatte (0 km), Spittelmatte (0 km) and Balme (3 km).