Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt, Stalden (Sarnen)

Fen21 haObject number 3330

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt.

Location and surroundings

Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3330. 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 Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt?

Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8907, 8.1485.

How large is Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt?

The site covers 21 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 Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt in?

Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Heustettli/Bösen-Ritzenmatt?

The closest are Ritzenmattseeli (1 km), Obermattboden (1 km) and Obermatteggweiher (1 km).