Information on the Blatten exclusion zone as of 22.05.2026

The municipality of Blatten informs:

Based on Art. 4 Para. 1 lit. c) of the Law on Natural Hazards and Hydraulic Engineering (GNGWB), the municipal councils of the municipalities of Blatten and Wiler decree the Blatten exclusion zone as follows for the protection of persons, property and material assets:

1. access is strictly prohibited to the danger zones near the Blatten lake, the entire debris cone and areas affected by the landslide.
2. the perimeter of the Blatten exclusion zone is monitored day and night.
3 In justified cases, the municipality may grant access with a temporary special permit.
4 This order comes into force on Fri, 22.05.2026 and is valid until revoked.
5. the previous orders are repealed.

Penalty:
Violations of this order are punishable by a fine in accordance with Art. 63 of the Natural Hazards and Hydraulic Engineering Act.

Boundaries of the Blatten restricted zone, as at 22 May 2026