Wöschnau, Erlinsbach SO

Floodplain38 haObject number 413

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wöschnau is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlinsbach SO in the canton of SO. It covers 38 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 413. 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 Wöschnau?

Wöschnau lies near Erlinsbach SO in the canton of SO. The coordinates are 47.3876, 8.0213.

How large is Wöschnau?

The site covers 38 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 Wöschnau protected?

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

Which town is Wöschnau in?

Wöschnau lies near Eppenberg-Wöschnau (SO). The town page collects every protected site around Eppenberg-Wöschnau.

Which protected sites are near Wöschnau?

The closest are Summerhalde (2 km), Gugen (3 km) and Egg (3 km).