Mederlouenen, Guttannen

Fen5 haObject number 245

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mederlouenen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 245. 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 Mederlouenen?

Mederlouenen lies near Guttannen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5654, 8.2882.

How large is Mederlouenen?

The site covers 5 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 Mederlouenen protected?

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

Which town is Mederlouenen in?

Mederlouenen lies near Guttannen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Guttannen.

Which protected sites are near Mederlouenen?

The closest are Grimsel (2 km), Bächlisboden (2 km) and Chessibidmer (4 km).