Lochberg, Lenk im Simmental

Fen28 haObject number 1745

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lochberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1745. 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 Lochberg?

Lochberg lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4387, 7.3951.

How large is Lochberg?

The site covers 28 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 Lochberg protected?

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

Which town is Lochberg in?

Lochberg lies near Zug Lenk im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Lenk im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Lochberg?

The closest are Haslerberg/Betelberg (1 km), Garti (1 km) and Moore südöstlich Haslerberg (1 km).