Altmatt/Ägeriried, Rothenthurm

Fen135 haObject number 1951

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Altmatt/Ägeriried is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. It covers 135 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1951. 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 Altmatt/Ägeriried?

Altmatt/Ägeriried lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1261, 8.6790.

How large is Altmatt/Ägeriried?

The site covers 135 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 Altmatt/Ägeriried protected?

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

Which town is Altmatt/Ägeriried in?

Altmatt/Ägeriried lies near Rothenthurm (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Rothenthurm.

Which protected sites are near Altmatt/Ägeriried?

The closest are Altmatt-Biberbrugg (0 km), Ägeriried (Rothenthurm) (0 km) and Biber im Ägeriried (1 km).