Rossweidli/Horefäng, Saanenmöser

Fen70 haObject number 367

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rossweidli/Horefäng is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Saanenmöser in the canton of BE. It covers 70 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 367. 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 Rossweidli/Horefäng?

Rossweidli/Horefäng lies near Saanenmöser in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5044, 7.3063.

How large is Rossweidli/Horefäng?

The site covers 70 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 Rossweidli/Horefäng protected?

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

Which town is Rossweidli/Horefäng in?

Rossweidli/Horefäng lies near Gessenay (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gessenay.

Which protected sites are near Rossweidli/Horefäng?

The closest are Sumeli (1 km), Hornberg (2 km) and Sunneli (2 km).