Emmen, Sörenberg

Fen7 haObject number 3301

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Emmen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3301. 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 Emmen?

Emmen lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8085, 8.0735.

How large is Emmen?

The site covers 7 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 Emmen protected?

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

Which town is Emmen in?

Emmen lies near Giswil (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Emmen?

The closest are Ried unter dem Rämsiboden (0 km), Totmoos (1 km) and Totmoos (1 km).