Auw, Steinen

Fen12 haObject number 3021

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Auw is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Steinen in the canton of SZ. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3021. 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 Auw?

Auw lies near Steinen in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0372, 8.6051.

How large is Auw?

The site covers 12 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 Auw protected?

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

Which town is Auw in?

Auw lies near Steinen (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Steinen.

Which protected sites are near Auw?

The closest are Lauerzersee (1 km), Aazopf (1 km) and Schornen (1 km).