Obersti Trittschwändi, Schangnau

Fen5 haObject number 6170

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obersti Trittschwändi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6170. 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 Obersti Trittschwändi?

Obersti Trittschwändi lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.8257, 7.8875.

How large is Obersti Trittschwändi?

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 Obersti Trittschwändi protected?

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

Which town is Obersti Trittschwändi in?

Obersti Trittschwändi lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Obersti Trittschwändi?

The closest are Rossweid (1 km), Emme-Eggiwil, Heidbüel (1 km) and Gustiweid (2 km).