Obere Chaltebrunne, Oeschseite

Fen11 haObject number 6072

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obere Chaltebrunne is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oeschseite. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6072. 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 Obere Chaltebrunne?

Obere Chaltebrunne lies near Oeschseite. The coordinates are 46.4925, 7.3488.

How large is Obere Chaltebrunne?

The site covers 11 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 Obere Chaltebrunne protected?

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

Which town is Obere Chaltebrunne in?

Obere Chaltebrunne lies near Saint-Etienne. The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Etienne.

Which protected sites are near Obere Chaltebrunne?

The closest are Roti Vorschess (1 km), Am vordere Parwenge (1 km) and Gstüssi (1 km).