Gersauer Alp, Gersau

Fen28 haObject number 1221

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gersauer Alp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gersau in the canton of SZ. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1221. 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 Gersauer Alp?

Gersauer Alp lies near Gersau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0201, 8.5249.

How large is Gersauer Alp?

The site covers 28 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 Gersauer Alp protected?

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

Which town is Gersauer Alp in?

Gersauer Alp lies near Gersau (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Gersau.

Which protected sites are near Gersauer Alp?

The closest are Vierwaldstättersee mit Kernwald, Bürgenstock und Rigi (1 km), Rübi (1 km) and Rotenflue Allmig (2 km).