Im Roten Herd, Im Fang

Fen13 haObject number 1203

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Im Roten Herd is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Im Fang in the canton of FR. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1203. 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 Im Roten Herd?

Im Roten Herd lies near Im Fang in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5758, 7.2527.

How large is Im Roten Herd?

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 Im Roten Herd protected?

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

Which town is Im Roten Herd in?

Im Roten Herd lies near Jaun (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Jaun.

Which protected sites are near Im Roten Herd?

The closest are Chaux du Lapé (1 km), Hinterer Sattel (1 km) and Obere Ruedersberg (2 km).