Hornmettlen/Ruer, Schwanden (Sigriswil)

Fen29 haObject number 3464

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hornmettlen/Ruer is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3464. 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 Hornmettlen/Ruer?

Hornmettlen/Ruer lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). The coordinates are 46.7595, 7.7754.

How large is Hornmettlen/Ruer?

The site covers 29 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 Hornmettlen/Ruer protected?

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

Which town is Hornmettlen/Ruer in?

Hornmettlen/Ruer lies near Sigriswil. The town page collects every protected site around Sigriswil.

Which protected sites are near Hornmettlen/Ruer?

The closest are Moor östlich Unteres Hörnli (1 km), Moor östlich Unteres Hörnli (1 km) and Untere und Obere Mäscher (1 km).