Meur bei Britteren, Mollis

Fen9 haObject number 627

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Meur bei Britteren is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Mollis in the canton of GL. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 627. 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 Meur bei Britteren?

Meur bei Britteren lies near Mollis in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.1073, 9.0879.

How large is Meur bei Britteren?

The site covers 9 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 Meur bei Britteren protected?

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

Which town is Meur bei Britteren in?

Meur bei Britteren lies near Glarus Nord (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus Nord.

Which protected sites are near Meur bei Britteren?

The closest are Walenberg (1 km), Linth-Mollis, Linthbrücke (1 km) and Hintere Facht (2 km).