Les Royes, Saignelégier

Fen20 haObject number 1307

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Royes is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1307. 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 Royes?

Les Royes lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2502, 7.0288.

How large is Les Royes?

The site covers 20 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 Royes protected?

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

Which town is Les Royes in?

Les Royes lies near Saignelégier (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Saignelégier.

Which protected sites are near Les Royes?

The closest are Les Royes (0 km), Les Royes (0 km) and Les Rouges Terres (1 km).