Charetalp, Bisisthal

Fen40 haObject number 2698

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Charetalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 40 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2698. 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 Charetalp?

Charetalp lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 46.9319, 8.8796.

How large is Charetalp?

The site covers 40 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 Charetalp protected?

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

Which town is Charetalp in?

Charetalp lies near Muotathal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Muotathal.

Which protected sites are near Charetalp?

The closest are Glattalp (1 km), Silbern-Jägern-Bödmerenwald (4 km) and Hinteren Hütten (4 km).