Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos, Eigenthal

Fen19 haObject number 1244

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eigenthal. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1244. 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 Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos?

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos lies near Eigenthal. The coordinates are 47.0047, 8.2091.

How large is Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos?

The site covers 19 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 Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos protected?

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

Which town is Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos in?

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos lies near Kriens. The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos?

The closest are Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental (0 km), Forrenmoos (1 km) and Schofberg (2 km).