Lachen, Reichenburg

Fen26 haObject number 1550

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lachen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Reichenburg in the canton of SZ. It covers 26 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1550. 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 Lachen?

Lachen lies near Reichenburg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1385, 8.9668.

How large is Lachen?

The site covers 26 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 Lachen protected?

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

Which town is Lachen in?

Lachen lies near Reichenburg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenburg.

Which protected sites are near Lachen?

The closest are Nöchen (1 km), Blossen (1 km) and Rossweid (1 km).