Chessiloch, Alpthal

Fen36 haObject number 3190

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chessiloch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3190. 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 Chessiloch?

Chessiloch lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0704, 8.6969.

How large is Chessiloch?

The site covers 36 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 Chessiloch protected?

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

Which town is Chessiloch in?

Chessiloch lies near Alpthal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Alpthal.

Which protected sites are near Chessiloch?

The closest are Hunds-Chotten (1 km), Hinter den Weiden (2 km) and Bannegg (2 km).