Portenalp, Flühli LU

Fen20 haObject number 3257

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Portenalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Flühli LU. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3257. 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 Portenalp?

Portenalp lies near Flühli LU. The coordinates are 46.8851, 7.9803.

How large is Portenalp?

The site covers 20 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 Portenalp protected?

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

Which town is Portenalp in?

Portenalp lies near Escholzmatt-Marbach. The town page collects every protected site around Escholzmatt-Marbach.

Which protected sites are near Portenalp?

The closest are Ahornenweid (1 km), Egghütten (1 km) and Hilferenpass (1 km).