Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock, Alpthal

Fen56 haObject number 3221

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. It covers 56 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3221. 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 Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock?

Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock lies near Alpthal in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0282, 8.7119.

How large is Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock?

The site covers 56 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 Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock protected?

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

Which town is Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock in?

Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock lies near Alpthal (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Alpthal.

Which protected sites are near Rieter südl. Schwarzenstock?

The closest are Seiler/Zwäcken (1 km), Ibergeregg-West (1 km) and Schlüsselflue (2 km).