Stössi, Bristen

Floodplain14 haObject number 107

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stössi is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Bristen in the canton of UR. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 107. 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 Stössi?

Stössi lies near Bristen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.7754, 8.7552.

How large is Stössi?

The site covers 14 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 Stössi protected?

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

Which town is Stössi in?

Stössi lies near Silenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Silenen.

Which protected sites are near Stössi?

The closest are Trätter (1 km), Seechälen (1 km) and Widderegg (2 km).