Chrine, Gsteig b. Gstaad

Fen5 haObject number 1759

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chrine is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1759. 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 Chrine?

Chrine lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4027, 7.3011.

How large is Chrine?

The site covers 5 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 Chrine protected?

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

Which town is Chrine in?

Chrine lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Chrine?

The closest are Brandsberg (1 km), Am ussere Saligrabe (1 km) and Falksmatte (1 km).