Chrottenboden, Bennau

Fen4 haObject number 2892

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chrottenboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2892. 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 Chrottenboden?

Chrottenboden lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1423, 8.6785.

How large is Chrottenboden?

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 Chrottenboden protected?

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

Which town is Chrottenboden in?

Chrottenboden lies near Oberägeri (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Oberägeri.

Which protected sites are near Chrottenboden?

The closest are Wissenbach (1 km), Wissenbach (1 km) and Rothenthurm (1 km).