Heidenweg, Erlach

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heidenweg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Erlach in the canton of BE. It covers 92 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2383. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Erlach
Canton	BE
Area	92 ha
Object number	2383
Coordinates	47.05492, 7.11936
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Hagneckdelta und St. Petersinsel (BE), Erlach Water bird reserve · 1 km Petersinsel, Erlach Mire landscape · 1 km Heidenweg/St. Petersinsel, Erlach Floodplain · 1 km St. Petersinsel – Heidenweg, Erlach BLN landscape · 1 km Heideweg, Erlach Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen, Vinelz UNESCO World Heritage · 2 km Le Gibet, La Neuveville Dry meadow · 3 km Linkes Bielerseeufer, Ligerz BLN landscape · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Heidenweg?

Heidenweg lies near Erlach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0549, 7.1194.

How large is Heidenweg?

The site covers 92 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 Heidenweg protected?

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

Which town is Heidenweg in?

Heidenweg lies near Erlach (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Erlach.

Which protected sites are near Heidenweg?

The closest are Hagneckdelta und St. Petersinsel (BE) (1 km), Petersinsel (1 km) and Heidenweg/St. Petersinsel (1 km).

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