Mittler Risch, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Fen8 haObject number 3408

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mittler Risch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3408. 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 Mittler Risch?

Mittler Risch lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9336, 8.1387.

How large is Mittler Risch?

The site covers 8 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 Mittler Risch protected?

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

Which town is Mittler Risch in?

Mittler Risch lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Mittler Risch?

The closest are Ober Gründli (1 km), Ober Lauenberg (1 km) and Vorder Rotbach/Grundmoos (1 km).