Furenwald, Oberiberg

Fen90 haObject number 3220

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Furenwald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 90 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3220. 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 Furenwald?

Furenwald lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0397, 8.7509.

How large is Furenwald?

The site covers 90 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 Furenwald protected?

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

Which town is Furenwald in?

Furenwald lies near Oberiberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Oberiberg.

Which protected sites are near Furenwald?

The closest are Furenwald (1 km), Gross Underbäch (1 km) and Ober Heikentobel (1 km).