In Erlen, Habkern

Fen18 haObject number 3516

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

In Erlen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Habkern. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3516. 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 In Erlen?

In Erlen lies near Habkern. The coordinates are 46.7596, 7.8699.

How large is In Erlen?

The site covers 18 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 In Erlen protected?

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

Which town is In Erlen in?

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

Which protected sites are near In Erlen?

The closest are Trogenmoos (1 km), Trogenmoos Süd (1 km) and Bolsitenallmi/Chuelibrunnen (1 km).