Les Pontins, Les Pontins

Fen8 haObject number 491

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Pontins is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Pontins in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 491. 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 Pontins?

Les Pontins lies near Les Pontins in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1295, 6.9954.

How large is Les Pontins?

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 Les Pontins protected?

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

Which town is Les Pontins in?

Les Pontins lies near Saint-Imier (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Imier.

Which protected sites are near Les Pontins?

The closest are Les Pontins (0 km), Les Pontins (0 km) and Pontins (1 km).