Nüwenalp, Stalden (Sarnen)

Fen34 haObject number 3434

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Nüwenalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 34 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3434. 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 Nüwenalp?

Nüwenalp lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9111, 8.1555.

How large is Nüwenalp?

The site covers 34 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 Nüwenalp protected?

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

Which town is Nüwenalp in?

Nüwenalp lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Nüwenalp?

The closest are Unteres Schlierental (1 km), Hüenergütsch (1 km) and Seeliwald (1 km).