Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen, Grindelwald

Fen5 haObject number 3595

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3595. 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 Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen?

Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6651, 8.1128.

How large is Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen?

The site covers 5 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 Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen protected?

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

Which town is Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen in?

Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Breitenmoostor/Alpiglen?

The closest are Ganzenlouwina (1 km), In Schroteggen (1 km) and Nordöstlich Oberläger (1 km).