Riedboden/Galtenäbnet, Bisisthal

Fen11 haObject number 2693

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riedboden/Galtenäbnet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 11 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2693. 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/Galtenäbnet?

Riedboden/Galtenäbnet lies near Bisisthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 46.9205, 8.7975.

How large is Riedboden/Galtenäbnet?

The site covers 11 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/Galtenäbnet protected?

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

Which town is Riedboden/Galtenäbnet in?

Riedboden/Galtenäbnet lies near Muotathal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Muotathal.

Which protected sites are near Riedboden/Galtenäbnet?

The closest are Chälen (2 km), Steinhüttli (3 km) and Chrüzgütsch (3 km).