Petis Fang, Gsteig b. Gstaad

Fen5 haObject number 1598

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Petis Fang is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1598. 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 Petis Fang?

Petis Fang lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.3739, 7.2458.

How large is Petis Fang?

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 Petis Fang protected?

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

Which town is Petis Fang in?

Petis Fang lies near Gsteig (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gsteig.

Which protected sites are near Petis Fang?

The closest are Reusch (1 km), Weiher am Rüschbach (1 km) and Ussers Gründ (1 km).