Rossboden, Riffenmatt

Fen16 haObject number 6540

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rossboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Riffenmatt. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6540. 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 Rossboden?

Rossboden lies near Riffenmatt. The coordinates are 46.7372, 7.3387.

How large is Rossboden?

The site covers 16 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 Rossboden protected?

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

Which town is Rossboden in?

Rossboden lies near Plaffeien. The town page collects every protected site around Plaffeien.

Which protected sites are near Rossboden?

The closest are Oberi Milke (1 km), Schildbergli (1 km) and Weiher ob Ottenleuebad (2 km).