Matt, Schwanden GL

Fen11 haObject number 1877

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Matt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwanden GL in the canton of GL. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1877. 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 Matt?

Matt lies near Schwanden GL in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9506, 9.1009.

How large is Matt?

The site covers 11 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 Matt protected?

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

Which town is Matt in?

Matt lies near Glarus Süd (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus Süd.

Which protected sites are near Matt?

The closest are Matt oberhalb Stausee Garichti (0 km), Kärpf (1 km) and Garichti (1 km).