Am See, Mörigen

Fen9 haObject number 2376

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Am See is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Mörigen in the canton of BE. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2376. 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 Am See?

Am See lies near Mörigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0838, 7.2006.

How large is Am See?

The site covers 9 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 Am See protected?

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

Which town is Am See in?

Am See lies near Mörigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Mörigen.

Which protected sites are near Am See?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (2 km), Täuffeler Riet (2 km) and Hagneckdelta und St. Petersinsel (BE) (3 km).