Platten, Unteriberg

Fen28 haObject number 3206

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Platten is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3206. 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 Platten?

Platten lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0698, 8.7784.

How large is Platten?

The site covers 28 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 Platten protected?

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

Which town is Platten in?

Platten lies near Unteriberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Unteriberg.

Which protected sites are near Platten?

The closest are Platten (0 km), Stöckweid/Wyer (1 km) and Regenegg/Lang Gschwänd (1 km).