Neuf Etang, Bonfol

Fen5 haObject number 494

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Neuf Etang is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bonfol. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 494. 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 Neuf Etang?

Neuf Etang lies near Bonfol. The coordinates are 47.4698, 7.1711.

How large is Neuf Etang?

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 Neuf Etang protected?

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

Which town is Neuf Etang in?

Neuf Etang lies near Alle. The town page collects every protected site around Alle.

Which protected sites are near Neuf Etang?

The closest are Etangs de Bonfol (0 km), Etangs de Bonfol (0 km) and Champs de Manche (1 km).