Rhone-Gletsch, Oberwald

Hydrological station

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Rhone-Gletsch (Hydrological station)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Hydrological station Rhone-Gletsch.

Location and surroundings

Rhone-Gletsch is a hydrological station in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwald 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 Rhone-Gletsch?

Rhone-Gletsch lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5960, 8.3941.

Is Rhone-Gletsch protected?

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

Which town is Rhone-Gletsch in?

Rhone-Gletsch lies near Zug Gletsch (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Gletsch.

Which protected sites are near Rhone-Gletsch?

The closest are Rhonegletscher mit Vorgelände (1 km), Rhonegletscher (2 km) and Rhonegletschervorfeld (2 km).