Oxefeld, Binn

Fen9 haObject number 1796

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Oxefeld is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Binn in the canton of VS. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1796. 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 Oxefeld?

Oxefeld lies near Binn in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.3760, 8.2851.

How large is Oxefeld?

The site covers 9 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 Oxefeld protected?

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

Which town is Oxefeld in?

Oxefeld lies near Binn (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Binn.

Which protected sites are near Oxefeld?

The closest are Albrun (0 km), Binntal (3 km) and Hanschbiel (4 km).