Obersäss (Alp Ortasee), Jenins

Fen5 haObject number 470

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Jenins. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 470. 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 Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) lies near Jenins. The coordinates are 47.0218, 9.6040.

How large is Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

The site covers 5 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 Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) protected?

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

Which town is Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) in?

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

Which protected sites are near Obersäss (Alp Ortasee)?

The closest are Nördlich Obersäss (Alp Ortasee) (0 km), Chrüzböden (Alp Ortasee) (1 km) and Alpnova (2 km).