Les Gurles, Maules

Fen11 haObject number 1094

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Gurles is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Maules. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1094. 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 Gurles?

Les Gurles lies near Maules. The coordinates are 46.6533, 7.0029.

How large is Les Gurles?

The site covers 11 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 Gurles protected?

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

Which town is Les Gurles in?

Les Gurles lies near Sorens. The town page collects every protected site around Sorens.

Which protected sites are near Les Gurles?

The closest are Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules (0 km), Les Gurles (0 km) and Les Mosses-Rosez (3 km).