Pöriswaldmedli, Lenk im Simmental

Fen6 haObject number 1777

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pöriswaldmedli is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1777. 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 Pöriswaldmedli?

Pöriswaldmedli lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4168, 7.4295.

How large is Pöriswaldmedli?

The site covers 6 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 Pöriswaldmedli protected?

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

Which town is Pöriswaldmedli in?

Pöriswaldmedli lies near Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Pöriswaldmedli?

The closest are Lischböde (1 km), Hubelmatte (1 km) and Hammerschwand (1 km).