Bergmeilen, Meilen

Fen9 haObject number 56

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bergmeilen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Meilen in the canton of ZH. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 56. 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 Bergmeilen?

Bergmeilen lies near Meilen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.2830, 8.6627.

How large is Bergmeilen?

The site covers 9 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 Bergmeilen protected?

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

Which town is Bergmeilen in?

Bergmeilen lies near Meilen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Meilen.

Which protected sites are near Bergmeilen?

The closest are Waldriede am Pfannenstiel (1 km), Vorrain (1 km) and Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (2 km).