Ahornenweid, Wiggen

Fen24 haObject number 3258

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ahornenweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wiggen. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3258. 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 Ahornenweid?

Ahornenweid lies near Wiggen. The coordinates are 46.8794, 7.9723.

How large is Ahornenweid?

The site covers 24 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Ahornenweid protected?

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

Which town is Ahornenweid in?

Ahornenweid lies near Escholzmatt-Marbach. The town page collects every protected site around Escholzmatt-Marbach.

Which protected sites are near Ahornenweid?

The closest are Hilferenpass (1 km), Portenalp (1 km) and Tällenmoos im Hilferental (1 km).