Flue, Boltigen

Fen4 haObject number 1172

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Flue is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1172. 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 Flue?

Flue lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6181, 7.3267.

How large is Flue?

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 Flue protected?

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

Which town is Flue in?

Flue lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Flue?

The closest are Flue (0 km), Rieneschli (0 km) and Reidige (1 km).