Erlen, Rothenthurm

Fen22 haObject number 2899

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Erlen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. It covers 22 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2899. 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 Erlen?

Erlen lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1266, 8.7016.

How large is Erlen?

The site covers 22 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 Erlen protected?

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

Which town is Erlen in?

Erlen lies near Rothenthurm (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Rothenthurm.

Which protected sites are near Erlen?

The closest are Altmatt-Biberbrugg (1 km), Biber-Biberbrugg (1 km) and Altmatt-Biberbrugg (1 km).