Eggmatte, St. Stephan

Fen12 haObject number 6155

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Eggmatte is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6155. 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 Eggmatte?

Eggmatte lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4756, 7.4081.

How large is Eggmatte?

The site covers 12 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 Eggmatte protected?

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

Which town is Eggmatte in?

Eggmatte lies near St. Stephan (BE). The town page collects every protected site around St. Stephan.

Which protected sites are near Eggmatte?

The closest are Stutz (1 km), Gläckmeder (1 km) and Schadauli (1 km).