Hinter den Weiden, Rothenthurm

Fen17 haObject number 6614

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinter den Weiden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6614. 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 Hinter den Weiden?

Hinter den Weiden lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0591, 8.6799.

How large is Hinter den Weiden?

The site covers 17 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 Hinter den Weiden protected?

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

Which town is Hinter den Weiden in?

Hinter den Weiden lies near Rothenthurm (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Rothenthurm.

Which protected sites are near Hinter den Weiden?

The closest are Hinter den Weiden (0 km), Bannegg (1 km) and Hunds-Chotten (1 km).