Hagnauer Schachen, Merenschwand

Fen4 haObject number 2777

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hagnauer Schachen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Merenschwand. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2777. 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 Hagnauer Schachen?

Hagnauer Schachen lies near Merenschwand. The coordinates are 47.2459, 8.4090.

How large is Hagnauer Schachen?

The site covers 4 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 Hagnauer Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Hagnauer Schachen in?

Hagnauer Schachen lies near Maschwanden. The town page collects every protected site around Maschwanden.

Which protected sites are near Hagnauer Schachen?

The closest are Weiher N Lorzespitz (0 km), Laichgebiet Lorzespitz (1 km) and Ober Schachen - Rüssspitz (1 km).