Distelboden, Melchsee-Frutt

Fen40 haObject number 281

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Distelboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Melchsee-Frutt. It covers 40 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 281. 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 Distelboden?

Distelboden lies near Melchsee-Frutt. The coordinates are 46.7715, 8.2898.

How large is Distelboden?

The site covers 40 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 Distelboden protected?

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

Which town is Distelboden in?

Distelboden lies near Hasliberg. The town page collects every protected site around Hasliberg.

Which protected sites are near Distelboden?

The closest are Melchsee (1 km), Gumm (2 km) and Baumgarten (2 km).