Üssre Baltschiedergletscher, Baltschieder

Floodplain309 haObject number 1118

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Üssre Baltschiedergletscher is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Baltschieder in the canton of VS. It covers 309 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1118. 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 Üssre Baltschiedergletscher?

Üssre Baltschiedergletscher lies near Baltschieder in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3932, 7.8889.

How large is Üssre Baltschiedergletscher?

The site covers 309 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 Üssre Baltschiedergletscher protected?

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

Which town is Üssre Baltschiedergletscher in?

Üssre Baltschiedergletscher lies near Baltschieder (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Baltschieder.

Which protected sites are near Üssre Baltschiedergletscher?

The closest are Alpjuhorn (3 km), Bietschhorn (3 km) and Berner Hochalpen und Aletsch-Bietschhorn-Gebiet (südlicher Teil) (4 km).