Unterer Schiltwald, Emmen

Floodplain90 haObject number 338

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unterer Schiltwald is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmen in the canton of LU. It covers 90 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 338. 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 Unterer Schiltwald?

Unterer Schiltwald lies near Emmen in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1073, 8.3343.

How large is Unterer Schiltwald?

The site covers 90 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 Unterer Schiltwald protected?

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

Which town is Unterer Schiltwald in?

Unterer Schiltwald lies near Emmen (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Emmen.

Which protected sites are near Unterer Schiltwald?

The closest are Chänzeli/Schachen (1 km), Mettlenmoos (1 km) and Mettlenmoos (1 km).