Forêt du Péché, Le Bémont JU

Fen4 haObject number 1299

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forêt du Péché is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Bémont JU. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1299. 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 Forêt du Péché?

Forêt du Péché lies near Le Bémont JU. The coordinates are 47.2682, 7.0389.

How large is Forêt du Péché?

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 Forêt du Péché protected?

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

Which town is Forêt du Péché in?

Forêt du Péché lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Forêt du Péché?

The closest are Forêt du Péché (0 km), La Tourbière des Enfers (2 km) and Les Rouges Terres (2 km).