Rischigenmatt, Alpnach Dorf

Fen3 haObject number 2951

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rischigenmatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2951. 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 Rischigenmatt?

Rischigenmatt lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9490, 8.1818.

How large is Rischigenmatt?

The site covers 3 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 Rischigenmatt protected?

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

Which town is Rischigenmatt in?

Rischigenmatt lies near Alpnach (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Alpnach.

Which protected sites are near Rischigenmatt?

The closest are Rischigenmatt-Rotibach (0 km), Gschwänt/Längenschwand (0 km) and Rotibachried (0 km).