Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg, Alpnach Dorf

Fen68 haObject number 2950

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 68 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2950. 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/Chrüzliegg?

Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9453, 8.1693.

How large is Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg?

The site covers 68 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/Chrüzliegg protected?

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

Which town is Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg in?

Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg lies near Entlebuch (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Rischigenmatt/Chrüzliegg?

The closest are Aelggäu (0 km), Rischigenmatt-Rotibach (1 km) and Ober Lauenberg (1 km).