Hammerschwand, Lenk im Simmental

Fen13 haObject number 1751

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hammerschwand is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1751. 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 Hammerschwand?

Hammerschwand lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4235, 7.4252.

How large is Hammerschwand?

The site covers 13 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 Hammerschwand protected?

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

Which town is Hammerschwand in?

Hammerschwand lies near Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Hammerschwand?

The closest are Pöriswaldmedli (1 km), Im Spis (1 km) and Trüthartsweid (1 km).