Les Eplatures-Temple, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Fen2 haObject number 235

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Eplatures-Temple (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Les Eplatures-Temple.

Location and surroundings

Les Eplatures-Temple is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 235. 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 Les Eplatures-Temple?

Les Eplatures-Temple lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0825, 6.7970.

How large is Les Eplatures-Temple?

The site covers 2 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 Les Eplatures-Temple protected?

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

Which town is Les Eplatures-Temple in?

Les Eplatures-Temple lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE). The town page collects every protected site around La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Which protected sites are near Les Eplatures-Temple?

The closest are Les Eplatures-Temple (0 km), La Chaux-de-Fonds/Le Locle, Stadtlandschaft Uhrenindustrie (1 km) and Les Eplatures (1 km).