Riedboden, Stalden (Sarnen)

Fen9 haObject number 2972

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riedboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2972. 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 Riedboden?

Riedboden lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9262, 8.1638.

How large is Riedboden?

The site covers 9 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 Riedboden protected?

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

Which town is Riedboden in?

Riedboden lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Riedboden?

The closest are Rossweid (1 km), Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid (1 km) and Lochalp (1 km).