Dörsmattgraben, Giswil

Fen4 haObject number 3266

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dörsmattgraben is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3266. 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 Dörsmattgraben?

Dörsmattgraben lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8575, 8.0924.

How large is Dörsmattgraben?

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 Dörsmattgraben protected?

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

Which town is Dörsmattgraben in?

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

Which protected sites are near Dörsmattgraben?

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