Mürgele, Wangenried

Fen2 haObject number 6626

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mürgele is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wangenried. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6626. 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 Mürgele?

Mürgele lies near Wangenried. The coordinates are 47.2208, 7.6443.

How large is Mürgele?

The site covers 2 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 Mürgele protected?

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

Which town is Mürgele in?

Mürgele lies near Wangen an der Aare. The town page collects every protected site around Wangen an der Aare.

Which protected sites are near Mürgele?

The closest are von-Roll-Grube Unterdorf (3 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (3 km) and Erlimoos (4 km).