Ausser Windbruch, Schangnau

Fen6 haObject number 3657

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ausser Windbruch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3657. 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 Ausser Windbruch?

Ausser Windbruch lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.8034, 7.8533.

How large is Ausser Windbruch?

The site covers 6 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 Ausser Windbruch protected?

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

Which town is Ausser Windbruch in?

Ausser Windbruch lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Ausser Windbruch?

The closest are Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch (1 km), Wimmisalp (1 km) and Rotmoos (1 km).