Garti, Lenk im Simmental

Fen8 haObject number 4001

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Garti is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4001. 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 Garti?

Garti lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4322, 7.3938.

How large is Garti?

The site covers 8 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 Garti protected?

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

Which town is Garti in?

Garti lies near Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Garti?

The closest are Haslerberg/Betelberg (0 km), Lochberg (1 km) and Moore südöstlich Haslerberg (1 km).