Obergestele, Zweisimmen

Fen13 haObject number 1188

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obergestele is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Zweisimmen in the canton of BE. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1188. 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 Obergestele?

Obergestele lies near Zweisimmen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5797, 7.4334.

How large is Obergestele?

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 Obergestele protected?

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

Which town is Obergestele in?

Obergestele lies near Zweisimmen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Zweisimmen.

Which protected sites are near Obergestele?

The closest are Underi Niderwürfi (1 km), Seeberg (1 km) and Undergestele (2 km).