Junkholz, Sörenberg

Fen25 haObject number 3279

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Junkholz is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 25 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3279. 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 Junkholz?

Junkholz lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8428, 8.0197.

How large is Junkholz?

The site covers 25 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 Junkholz protected?

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

Which town is Junkholz in?

Junkholz lies near Flühli (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Flühli.

Which protected sites are near Junkholz?

The closest are Gloggenmatt (1 km), Hagleren (2 km) and Cheiserschwand (2 km).