Dälenboden, Giswil

Fen41 haObject number 3344

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dälenboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 41 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3344. 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 Dälenboden?

Dälenboden lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8533, 8.0872.

How large is Dälenboden?

The site covers 41 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 Dälenboden protected?

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

Which town is Dälenboden in?

Dälenboden lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Dälenboden?

The closest are Dälenboden (0 km), Dörsmattgraben (1 km) and Loomettlen (1 km).