Birriweiher-Vordererlen, Aristau

Fen8 haObject number 304

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Birriweiher-Vordererlen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Aristau. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 304. 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 Birriweiher-Vordererlen?

Birriweiher-Vordererlen lies near Aristau. The coordinates are 47.2789, 8.3781.

How large is Birriweiher-Vordererlen?

The site covers 8 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 Birriweiher-Vordererlen protected?

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

Which town is Birriweiher-Vordererlen in?

Birriweiher-Vordererlen lies near Aristau. The town page collects every protected site around Aristau.

Which protected sites are near Birriweiher-Vordererlen?

The closest are Birri-Weiher (0 km), Siebeneichen (1 km) and Sibeneichen (1 km).