Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee), Jenins

Fen19 haObject number 471

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee).

Location and surroundings

Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Jenins. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 471. 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 Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) lies near Jenins. The coordinates are 47.0253, 9.6043.

How large is Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

The site covers 19 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 Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) protected?

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

Which town is Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) in?

Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) lies near Malans. The town page collects every protected site around Malans.

Which protected sites are near Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

The closest are Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) (0 km), Chrüzböden (Alp Ortasee) (1 km) and Alpnova (1 km).