Ijental, Nesslau

Fen13 haObject number 607

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ijental is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 607. 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 Ijental?

Ijental lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.2087, 9.1695.

How large is Ijental?

The site covers 13 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 Ijental protected?

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

Which town is Ijental in?

Ijental lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Ijental?

The closest are Wolzenalp (1 km), Schneit (2 km) and Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) (2 km).