Melchsee, Melchsee-Frutt
Fen7 haObject number 290
Protected perimeter on the national map
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.
Nearby
Distelboden, Melchsee-Frutt Fen · 1 km
Gumm, Hasliberg Reuti Dry meadow · 2 km
Baumgarten, Hasliberg Reuti Dry meadow · 2 km
Bim Sprung, Innertkirchen Dry meadow · 3 km
Tossen, Hasliberg Reuti Dry meadow · 3 km
Gridmad, Innertkirchen Dry meadow · 3 km
Seemad, Hasliberg Wasserwendi Fen · 4 km
Seelein bei der Mägisalp/Seemad, Hasliberg Wasserwendi Raised bog · 4 km
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).