Hessenmoos, Bennau

Fen7 haObject number 1137

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hessenmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1137. 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 Hessenmoos?

Hessenmoos lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1452, 8.7409.

How large is Hessenmoos?

The site covers 7 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 Hessenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Hessenmoos in?

Hessenmoos lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Hessenmoos?

The closest are Hessenmoos (0 km), Alp-Einsiedeln (1 km) and Schwantenau (2 km).