Riedmatt, Giswil

Fen51 haObject number 3269

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riedmatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 51 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3269. 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 Riedmatt?

Riedmatt lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8661, 8.1090.

How large is Riedmatt?

The site covers 51 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 Riedmatt protected?

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

Which town is Riedmatt in?

Riedmatt lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Riedmatt?

The closest are Unter dem Heidberistöckli (1 km), Nollen (1 km) and Riedmattschwand (1 km).