Utzenstorfer Schachen, Utzenstorf

Floodplain45 haObject number 46

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Utzenstorfer Schachen is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Utzenstorf in the canton of BE. It covers 45 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 46. 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 Utzenstorfer Schachen?

Utzenstorfer Schachen lies near Utzenstorf in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1193, 7.5370.

How large is Utzenstorfer Schachen?

The site covers 45 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 Utzenstorfer Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Utzenstorfer Schachen in?

Utzenstorfer Schachen lies near Utzenstorf (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Utzenstorf.

Which protected sites are near Utzenstorfer Schachen?

The closest are Strackbach-Gerlafingen (2 km), Fraubrunnenmoos (2 km) and Heidmoos (7 km).