Ochsenmad, Innertkirchen

Fen4 haObject number 291

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ochsenmad is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Innertkirchen in the canton of BE. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 291. 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 Ochsenmad?

Ochsenmad lies near Innertkirchen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7781, 8.3401.

How large is Ochsenmad?

The site covers 4 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 Ochsenmad protected?

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

Which town is Ochsenmad in?

Ochsenmad lies near Innertkirchen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Innertkirchen.

Which protected sites are near Ochsenmad?

The closest are Möser (1 km), Tannen (2 km) and Engstlenalp (2 km).