Wallenburfirn, Göschenen

Floodplain256 haObject number 1229

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wallenburfirn is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. It covers 256 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1229. 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 Wallenburfirn?

Wallenburfirn lies near Göschenen in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.6946, 8.4755.

How large is Wallenburfirn?

The site covers 256 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 Wallenburfirn protected?

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

Which town is Wallenburfirn in?

Wallenburfirn lies near Göschenen (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Göschenen.

Which protected sites are near Wallenburfirn?

The closest are Kartigelfirn (4 km), Chelengletscher (5 km) and Göscheneralp (5 km).