UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch, Schüpfheim

Park of national importance39 449 haObject number 15

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch (Park of national importance)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Park of national importance UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch.

Location and surroundings

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch is a park of national importance in Switzerland. The site lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. It covers 39 449 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 15. 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 UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch?

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9526, 8.0273.

How large is UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch?

The site covers 39 449 ha according to the federal inventory.

Is UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch protected?

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

Which town is UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch in?

UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch lies near Schüpfheim (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schüpfheim.

Which protected sites are near UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch?

The closest are Hindersandboden/Stächtenmösli (2 km), Stächtenmösli (2 km) and Stächtenmösli (2 km).