Hambiel/Rossboden, Grindelwald

Fen38 haObject number 3586

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hambiel/Rossboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 38 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3586. 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 Hambiel/Rossboden?

Hambiel/Rossboden lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6592, 8.0852.

How large is Hambiel/Rossboden?

The site covers 38 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 Hambiel/Rossboden protected?

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

Which town is Hambiel/Rossboden in?

Hambiel/Rossboden lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Hambiel/Rossboden?

The closest are Grosse Scheidegg (1 km), Tümpel östl. Underläger (1 km) and Grosse Scheidegg (1 km).