Münchenboden/Ochsenalp, Giswil

Fen118 haObject number 3276

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Münchenboden/Ochsenalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 118 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3276. 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 Münchenboden/Ochsenalp?

Münchenboden/Ochsenalp lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8841, 8.1291.

How large is Münchenboden/Ochsenalp?

The site covers 118 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 Münchenboden/Ochsenalp protected?

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

Which town is Münchenboden/Ochsenalp in?

Münchenboden/Ochsenalp lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Münchenboden/Ochsenalp?

The closest are Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp (0 km), Schwendi Kaltbad (1 km) and Chli Trogen (1 km).