Hintere Wisstannenweid, Euthal

Fen11 haObject number 2905

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hintere Wisstannenweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Euthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2905. 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 Hintere Wisstannenweid?

Hintere Wisstannenweid lies near Euthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0875, 8.8658.

How large is Hintere Wisstannenweid?

The site covers 11 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 Hintere Wisstannenweid protected?

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

Which town is Hintere Wisstannenweid in?

Hintere Wisstannenweid lies near Unteriberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Unteriberg.

Which protected sites are near Hintere Wisstannenweid?

The closest are Salzläcki (2 km), Sennenried (2 km) and Nördlich Eggstofel (2 km).