Neugrundmoor, Menzingen

Fen4 haObject number 2873

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Neugrundmoor is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Menzingen. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2873. 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 Neugrundmoor?

Neugrundmoor lies near Menzingen. The coordinates are 47.1652, 8.6041.

How large is Neugrundmoor?

The site covers 4 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 Neugrundmoor protected?

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

Which town is Neugrundmoor in?

Neugrundmoor lies near Oberägeri. The town page collects every protected site around Oberägeri.

Which protected sites are near Neugrundmoor?

The closest are Neugrundmoor/Würzgarten (0 km), Moor nördlich Schwandegg/Twärfallen (1 km) and Twerfallen (1 km).