Habchegg, Habkern

Fen34 haObject number 3563

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Habchegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Habkern. It covers 34 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3563. 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 Habchegg?

Habchegg lies near Habkern. The coordinates are 46.7772, 7.9429.

How large is Habchegg?

The site covers 34 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 Habchegg protected?

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

Which town is Habchegg in?

Habchegg lies near Oberried am Brienzersee. The town page collects every protected site around Oberried am Brienzersee.

Which protected sites are near Habchegg?

The closest are Habkern/Sörenberg (1 km), Moore südlich Habchegg (1 km) and Moore zwischen Mirrenegg und Aellgäuli (1 km).