Änggenlauenen/Grünholz, Schüpfheim

Fen45 haObject number 3418

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Änggenlauenen/Grünholz is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. It covers 45 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3418. 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 Änggenlauenen/Grünholz?

Änggenlauenen/Grünholz lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9207, 8.0533.

How large is Änggenlauenen/Grünholz?

The site covers 45 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 Änggenlauenen/Grünholz protected?

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

Which town is Änggenlauenen/Grünholz in?

Änggenlauenen/Grünholz lies near Schüpfheim (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schüpfheim.

Which protected sites are near Änggenlauenen/Grünholz?

The closest are Östlich Brandchnubel (1 km), Riede von Herrenmoos (1 km) and Östlich Brandchnubel (1 km).