Triftgletscher VS, Zermatt

Floodplain165 haObject number 1147

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Triftgletscher VS is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. It covers 165 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1147. 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 Triftgletscher VS?

Triftgletscher VS lies near Zermatt in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.0375, 7.7045.

How large is Triftgletscher VS?

The site covers 165 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 Triftgletscher VS protected?

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

Which town is Triftgletscher VS in?

Triftgletscher VS lies near Zermatt (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zermatt.

Which protected sites are near Triftgletscher VS?

The closest are Mittelzug (3 km), Zermatt (3 km) and Rosswang (4 km).