Tristel, Muotathal

Floodplain5 haObject number 104

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tristel is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Muotathal in the canton of SZ. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 104. 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 Tristel?

Tristel lies near Muotathal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 46.9781, 8.7371.

How large is Tristel?

The site covers 5 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 Tristel protected?

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

Which town is Tristel in?

Tristel lies near Muotathal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Muotathal.

Which protected sites are near Tristel?

The closest are Muota-Ingenbohl (1 km), Brestenburg/Rieter (3 km) and Badegg (3 km).