Östlich Brandchnubel, Schüpfheim

Fen16 haObject number 3414

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Östlich Brandchnubel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3414. 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 Östlich Brandchnubel?

Östlich Brandchnubel lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9145, 8.0447.

How large is Östlich Brandchnubel?

The site covers 16 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 Östlich Brandchnubel protected?

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

Which town is Östlich Brandchnubel in?

Östlich Brandchnubel lies near Schüpfheim (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schüpfheim.

Which protected sites are near Östlich Brandchnubel?

The closest are Östlich Brandchnubel (0 km), Brandmöser (1 km) and Kleine Emme-Werthenstein, Chappelboden (1 km).