Gugel, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Fen23 haObject number 3426

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gugel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 23 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3426. 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 Gugel?

Gugel lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9173, 8.1082.

How large is Gugel?

The site covers 23 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 Gugel protected?

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

Which town is Gugel in?

Gugel lies near Hasle (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Hasle.

Which protected sites are near Gugel?

The closest are Zwischen Schwand und Gürmschbach (1 km), Gürmschwald (1 km) and Gürmschwald/Gugelwald (1 km).