Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines, Meyrin

Fen8 haObject number 631

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines.

Location and surroundings

Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Meyrin in the canton of GE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 631. 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 Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines?

Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines lies near Meyrin in the canton of GE. The coordinates are 46.2446, 6.0822.

How large is Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines?

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 Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines protected?

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

Which town is Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines in?

Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines lies near Meyrin (GE). The town page collects every protected site around Meyrin.

Which protected sites are near Marais des Crêts, Marais des Fontaines?

The closest are Marais de Mategnin (0 km), Mategnin (0 km) and Aux Pilles (4 km).