La Grève, Estavayer-le-Lac

Fen18 haObject number 652

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Grève is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Estavayer-le-Lac in the canton of FR. It covers 18 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 652. 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 La Grève?

La Grève lies near Estavayer-le-Lac in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.8564, 6.8503.

How large is La Grève?

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 La Grève protected?

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

Which town is La Grève in?

La Grève lies near La Broye (FR). The town page collects every protected site around La Broye.

Which protected sites are near La Grève?

The closest are La Grève, La Grande Gouille (0 km), Rive sud du lac de Neuchatel (0 km) and Grèves du lac (2 km).