Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe, Lenk im Simmental

Fen34 haObject number 1749

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe.

Location and surroundings

Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 34 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1749. 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 Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe?

Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4468, 7.4291.

How large is Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe?

The site covers 34 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 Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe protected?

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

Which town is Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe in?

Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe lies near Zug Lenk im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Lenk im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Cheerweid/Ufem Lähe?

The closest are Uf der Seeflue (1 km), Port (1 km) and Lenkerseeli (1 km).