Heitlenen, Gross

Fen23 haObject number 3201

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heitlenen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gross in the canton of SZ. It covers 23 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3201. 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 Heitlenen?

Heitlenen lies near Gross in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0725, 8.7548.

How large is Heitlenen?

The site covers 23 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 Heitlenen protected?

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

Which town is Heitlenen in?

Heitlenen lies near Alpthal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Alpthal.

Which protected sites are near Heitlenen?

The closest are Regenegg/Lang Gschwänd (1 km), Stockrietli (2 km) and Grossbach-Einsiedeln, Gross (2 km).