Furenmoos/Dorschnei, Kriens

Fen35 haObject number 1245

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Furenmoos/Dorschnei is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. It covers 35 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1245. 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 Furenmoos/Dorschnei?

Furenmoos/Dorschnei lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0079, 8.2530.

How large is Furenmoos/Dorschnei?

The site covers 35 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 Furenmoos/Dorschnei protected?

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

Which town is Furenmoos/Dorschnei in?

Furenmoos/Dorschnei lies near Kriens (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Furenmoos/Dorschnei?

The closest are Gibelegg (0 km), Grüebli/Hintergrüebli (1 km) and Mülimäs (1 km).