Melchsee, Melchsee-Frutt

Fen7 haObject number 290

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Melchsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Melchsee-Frutt. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 290. 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 Melchsee?

Melchsee lies near Melchsee-Frutt. The coordinates are 46.7650, 8.2762.

How large is Melchsee?

The site covers 7 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 Melchsee protected?

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

Which town is Melchsee in?

Melchsee lies near Hasliberg. The town page collects every protected site around Hasliberg.

Which protected sites are near Melchsee?

The closest are Distelboden (1 km), Gumm (2 km) and Baumgarten (2 km).