Horneggwald, Eriz

Fen4 haObject number 3463

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Horneggwald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eriz. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3463. 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 Horneggwald?

Horneggwald lies near Eriz. The coordinates are 46.7716, 7.7800.

How large is Horneggwald?

The site covers 4 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 Horneggwald protected?

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

Which town is Horneggwald in?

Horneggwald lies near Eriz. The town page collects every protected site around Eriz.

Which protected sites are near Horneggwald?

The closest are Horneggwald (0 km), Gmeine Schöriz (1 km) and Moor östlich Unteres Hörnli (1 km).