Am vordere Parwenge, St. Stephan

Fen43 haObject number 382

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Am vordere Parwenge is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. It covers 43 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 382. 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 vordere Parwenge?

Am vordere Parwenge lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4940, 7.3637.

How large is Am vordere Parwenge?

The site covers 43 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 vordere Parwenge protected?

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

Which town is Am vordere Parwenge in?

Am vordere Parwenge lies near St. Stephan (BE). The town page collects every protected site around St. Stephan.

Which protected sites are near Am vordere Parwenge?

The closest are Obere Chaltebrunne (1 km), Gschwend (1 km) and Roti Vorschess (2 km).