Chastenmatt, Beckenried

Fen10 haObject number 2717

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chastenmatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Beckenried in the canton of NW. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2717. 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 Chastenmatt?

Chastenmatt lies near Beckenried in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9444, 8.4529.

How large is Chastenmatt?

The site covers 10 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 Chastenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Chastenmatt in?

Chastenmatt lies near Beckenried (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Beckenried.

Which protected sites are near Chastenmatt?

The closest are Chatzenstrick (1 km), Platten (1 km) and Vierwaldstättersee mit Kernwald, Bürgenstock und Rigi (2 km).