Loch, Valzeina

Fen4 haObject number 961

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Loch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Valzeina. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 961. 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 Loch?

Loch lies near Valzeina. The coordinates are 46.9408, 9.6097.

How large is Loch?

The site covers 4 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 Loch protected?

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

Which town is Loch in?

Loch lies near Landquart. The town page collects every protected site around Landquart.

Which protected sites are near Loch?

The closest are Lochji (1 km), Schiterberg (1 km) and Schluocht (2 km).