Cholwald Schwägalp, Urnäsch

Fen20 haObject number 914

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cholwald Schwägalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 914. 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 Cholwald Schwägalp?

Cholwald Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.2624, 9.3132.

How large is Cholwald Schwägalp?

The site covers 20 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 Cholwald Schwägalp protected?

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

Which town is Cholwald Schwägalp in?

Cholwald Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.

Which protected sites are near Cholwald Schwägalp?

The closest are Cholwald Schwägalp (0 km), Schwägalp (1 km) and Moore im Trämelloch (1 km).