Pfynwald – Illgraben, Susten

BLN landscape

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Pfynwald – Illgraben (BLN landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: BLN landscape Pfynwald – Illgraben.

Location and surroundings

Pfynwald – Illgraben is a bln landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Susten in the canton of VS. 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 Pfynwald – Illgraben?

Pfynwald – Illgraben lies near Susten in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2724, 7.6073.

BLN landscape: what is it?

BLN objects are landscapes of national importance, chosen for their character and beauty.

Is Pfynwald – Illgraben protected?

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

Which town is Pfynwald – Illgraben in?

Pfynwald – Illgraben lies near Salgesch (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Salgesch.

Which protected sites are near Pfynwald – Illgraben?

The closest are Ponchet (1 km), Pfyn Ost, Rosensee (4 km) and Les Pontis (4 km).