Chlösterliweid, Alpthal

Fen12 haObject number 3154

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chlösterliweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3154. 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 Chlösterliweid?

Chlösterliweid lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0806, 8.7259.

How large is Chlösterliweid?

The site covers 12 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 Chlösterliweid protected?

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

Which town is Chlösterliweid in?

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

Which protected sites are near Chlösterliweid?

The closest are Eigenrieter (1 km), Alp-Einsiedeln (1 km) and Heitlenen (2 km).