Ober- und Untersee, Aristau

Fen13 haObject number 320

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ober- und Untersee (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Ober- und Untersee.

Location and surroundings

Ober- und Untersee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Aristau. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 320. 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 Ober- und Untersee?

Ober- und Untersee lies near Aristau. The coordinates are 47.3006, 8.3685.

How large is Ober- und Untersee?

The site covers 13 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 Ober- und Untersee protected?

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

Which town is Ober- und Untersee in?

Ober- und Untersee lies near Aristau. The town page collects every protected site around Aristau.

Which protected sites are near Ober- und Untersee?

The closest are Halbmond (0 km), Heftihof (1 km) and Aristauer Schachen (1 km).