Le Penny, Moléson-sur-Gruyères

Fen8 haObject number 1433

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Le Penny is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Moléson-sur-Gruyères in the canton of FR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1433. 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 Le Penny?

Le Penny lies near Moléson-sur-Gruyères in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.5705, 7.0305.

How large is Le Penny?

The site covers 8 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 Le Penny protected?

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

Which town is Le Penny in?

Le Penny lies near Gruyères (FR). The town page collects every protected site around Gruyères.

Which protected sites are near Le Penny?

The closest are Le Mongeron (2 km), Le Moléson (3 km) and Gros Moléson (3 km).