Bannegg, Rothenthurm

Fen18 haObject number 3185

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bannegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3185. 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 Bannegg?

Bannegg lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0661, 8.6751.

How large is Bannegg?

The site covers 18 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 Bannegg protected?

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

Which town is Bannegg in?

Bannegg lies near Rothenthurm (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Rothenthurm.

Which protected sites are near Bannegg?

The closest are Hinter den Weiden (1 km), Hunds-Chotten (1 km) and Hinter den Weiden (1 km).