Mettlenmoos, Inwil

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettlenmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Inwil in the canton of LU. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2395. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Inwil
Canton	LU
Area	3 ha
Object number	2395
Coordinates	47.11537, 8.33067
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Mettlenmoos, Inwil Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Unterer Schiltwald, Emmen Floodplain · 1 km Chänzeli/Schachen, Buchrain Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Burgschachen, Buchrain Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Moos, Eschenbach LU Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Unterallmend, Perlen Amphibian spawning site · 3 km Unterallmend Perlen, Perlen Fen · 3 km Ottigenbüel, Ebikon Amphibian spawning site · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mettlenmoos?

Mettlenmoos lies near Inwil in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1154, 8.3307.

How large is Mettlenmoos?

The site covers 3 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 Mettlenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Mettlenmoos in?

Mettlenmoos lies near Inwil (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Inwil.

Which protected sites are near Mettlenmoos?

The closest are Mettlenmoos (0 km), Unterer Schiltwald (1 km) and Chänzeli/Schachen (1 km).

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