Meien, Alpnach Dorf
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Meien is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2947. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Meien?
Meien lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9362, 8.1792.
How large is Meien?
The site covers 29 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 Meien protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Meien in?
Meien lies near Alpnach (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Alpnach.
Which protected sites are near Meien?
The closest are Meiengraben (1 km), Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid (1 km) and Rossweid (1 km).