Gschwänt/Längenschwand, Alpnach Dorf

Fen30 haObject number 2946

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gschwänt/Längenschwand is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2946. 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 Gschwänt/Längenschwand?

Gschwänt/Längenschwand lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9523, 8.1815.

How large is Gschwänt/Längenschwand?

The site covers 30 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 Gschwänt/Längenschwand protected?

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

Which town is Gschwänt/Längenschwand in?

Gschwänt/Längenschwand lies near Alpnach (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Alpnach.

Which protected sites are near Gschwänt/Längenschwand?

The closest are Rischigenmatt-Rotibach (0 km), Rischigenmatt (0 km) and Riedzöpf (1 km).