Dörsmatt/Miesen, Giswil

Fen36 haObject number 3263

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dörsmatt/Miesen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3263. 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 Dörsmatt/Miesen?

Dörsmatt/Miesen lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8682, 8.0846.

How large is Dörsmatt/Miesen?

The site covers 36 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 Dörsmatt/Miesen protected?

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

Which town is Dörsmatt/Miesen in?

Dörsmatt/Miesen lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Dörsmatt/Miesen?

The closest are Dörsmatt (1 km), Miesenegg (1 km) and Chesselsmatt (1 km).