Cholau, Weite

Fen4 haObject number 572

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cholau is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Weite. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 572. 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 Cholau?

Cholau lies near Weite. The coordinates are 47.1014, 9.5072.

How large is Cholau?

The site covers 4 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 Cholau protected?

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

Which town is Cholau in?

Cholau lies near Triesen (). The town page collects every protected site around Triesen ().

Which protected sites are near Cholau?

The closest are Unnütz Brugg (0 km), Rheinau/Cholau (1 km) and Major (1 km).