Hopfräben, Brunnen

Fen7 haObject number 2906

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hopfräben is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Brunnen in the canton of SZ. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2906. 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 Hopfräben?

Hopfräben lies near Brunnen in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 46.9981, 8.5912.

How large is Hopfräben?

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 Hopfräben protected?

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

Which town is Hopfräben in?

Hopfräben lies near Ingenbohl (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Ingenbohl.

Which protected sites are near Hopfräben?

The closest are Muota-Ingenbohl (1 km), Struss (1 km) and Timpel (1 km).