Ried bei Altzellen, Grafenort

Fen15 haObject number 2745

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ried bei Altzellen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grafenort. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2745. 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 Ried bei Altzellen?

Ried bei Altzellen lies near Grafenort. The coordinates are 46.8795, 8.3996.

How large is Ried bei Altzellen?

The site covers 15 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 Ried bei Altzellen protected?

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

Which town is Ried bei Altzellen in?

Ried bei Altzellen lies near Dallenwil. The town page collects every protected site around Dallenwil.

Which protected sites are near Ried bei Altzellen?

The closest are Ifängi (1 km), Schwand (1 km) and Rieter bei Oberrickenbach (1 km).