Creux de l'Epral, Le Noirmont

Fen2 haObject number 6003

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Creux de l'Epral (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Creux de l'Epral.

Location and surroundings

Creux de l'Epral is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Noirmont in the canton of JU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6003. 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 Creux de l'Epral?

Creux de l'Epral lies near Le Noirmont in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2058, 6.9361.

How large is Creux de l'Epral?

The site covers 2 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 Creux de l'Epral protected?

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

Which town is Creux de l'Epral in?

Creux de l'Epral lies near Le Noirmont (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Le Noirmont.

Which protected sites are near Creux de l'Epral?

The closest are Creux de l'Epral (0 km), Tourbières de Chanteraine (1 km) and Tourbières de Chanteraine (1 km).