Isital, Emmetten

Fen34 haObject number 2726

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Isital is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. It covers 34 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2726. 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 Isital?

Isital lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9352, 8.4975.

How large is Isital?

The site covers 34 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 Isital protected?

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

Which town is Isital in?

Isital lies near Emmetten (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Emmetten.

Which protected sites are near Isital?

The closest are Klewenstock (1 km), Fäng/Rinderbüel (2 km) and Tannibüel (2 km).