Bunau, Merenschwand

Fen7 haObject number 313

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bunau is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Merenschwand. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 313. 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 Bunau?

Bunau lies near Merenschwand. The coordinates are 47.2545, 8.3887.

How large is Bunau?

The site covers 7 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 Bunau protected?

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

Which town is Bunau in?

Bunau lies near Zug Benzenschwil. The town page collects every protected site around Zug Benzenschwil.

Which protected sites are near Bunau?

The closest are Schorengrindel (1 km), Schorengrindel (1 km) and Oberschachen (1 km).