Pfaffenmoos, Eggiwil

Fen2 haObject number 3640

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pfaffenmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eggiwil in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3640. 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 Pfaffenmoos?

Pfaffenmoos lies near Eggiwil in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8373, 7.8275.

How large is Pfaffenmoos?

The site covers 2 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 Pfaffenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Pfaffenmoos in?

Pfaffenmoos lies near Eggiwil (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Eggiwil.

Which protected sites are near Pfaffenmoos?

The closest are Pfaffenmoos (0 km), Emmeschlucht (1 km) and Flüegfääl/Steinmoos (1 km).