La Léchire, Enney

Fen4 haObject number 1422

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

La Léchire is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Enney. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1422. 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 Léchire?

La Léchire lies near Enney. The coordinates are 46.5625, 7.0766.

How large is La Léchire?

The site covers 4 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 Léchire protected?

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

Which town is La Léchire in?

La Léchire lies near Gruyères. The town page collects every protected site around Gruyères.

Which protected sites are near La Léchire?

The closest are Les Lésins (1 km), Les Auges (1 km) and Les Auges d'Estavannens (2 km).