Lac Brenet, Le Pont

Fen10 haObject number 1484

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lac Brenet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Pont in the canton of VD. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1484. 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 Lac Brenet?

Lac Brenet lies near Le Pont in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.6696, 6.3212.

How large is Lac Brenet?

The site covers 10 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 Lac Brenet protected?

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

Which town is Lac Brenet in?

Lac Brenet lies near Le Lieu (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Le Lieu.

Which protected sites are near Lac Brenet?

The closest are Communs du Haut des Prés (1 km), Les Cruilles (1 km) and L'Aouille (1 km).