Brandsberg, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Fen8 haObject number 6633

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brandsberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6633. 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 Brandsberg?

Brandsberg lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4041, 7.3082.

How large is Brandsberg?

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 Brandsberg protected?

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

Which town is Brandsberg in?

Brandsberg lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Brandsberg?

The closest are Falksmatte (1 km), Chrine (1 km) and Rossweidli (1 km).