La Tourbière d'Echarlens, Echarlens

Fen6 haObject number 1393

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Tourbière d'Echarlens (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen La Tourbière d'Echarlens.

Location and surroundings

La Tourbière d'Echarlens is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Echarlens. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1393. 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 Tourbière d'Echarlens?

La Tourbière d'Echarlens lies near Echarlens. The coordinates are 46.6468, 7.0842.

How large is La Tourbière d'Echarlens?

The site covers 6 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 Tourbière d'Echarlens protected?

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

Which town is La Tourbière d'Echarlens in?

La Tourbière d'Echarlens lies near Riaz. The town page collects every protected site around Riaz.

Which protected sites are near La Tourbière d'Echarlens?

The closest are La Tourbière d'Echarlens (0 km), Corbières (2 km) and Venettes (3 km).