Mittelberg, Saxeten

Fen5 haObject number 6547

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mittelberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Saxeten. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6547. 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 Mittelberg?

Mittelberg lies near Saxeten. The coordinates are 46.6229, 7.8087.

How large is Mittelberg?

The site covers 5 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 Mittelberg protected?

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

Which town is Mittelberg in?

Mittelberg lies near Aeschi bei Spiez. The town page collects every protected site around Aeschi bei Spiez.

Which protected sites are near Mittelberg?

The closest are Mittelberg (1 km), Aare-Thun (1 km) and Thunersee-Spiez, Kraftwerk BKW (1 km).