Eigen/Elsisried, Unterägeri

Fen9 haObject number 2843

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Eigen/Elsisried is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterägeri in the canton of ZG. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2843. 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 Eigen/Elsisried?

Eigen/Elsisried lies near Unterägeri in the canton of ZG. The coordinates are 47.1239, 8.5533.

How large is Eigen/Elsisried?

The site covers 9 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 Eigen/Elsisried protected?

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

Which town is Eigen/Elsisried in?

Eigen/Elsisried lies near Unterägeri (ZG). The town page collects every protected site around Unterägeri.

Which protected sites are near Eigen/Elsisried?

The closest are Rainli (1 km), Unterägeri (1 km) and Birchriedli (1 km).