Rotstock/Unter Honegg, Eigenthal

Fen10 haObject number 2928

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Rotstock/Unter Honegg (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Rotstock/Unter Honegg.

Location and surroundings

Rotstock/Unter Honegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eigenthal. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2928. 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 Rotstock/Unter Honegg?

Rotstock/Unter Honegg lies near Eigenthal. The coordinates are 46.9887, 8.2232.

How large is Rotstock/Unter Honegg?

The site covers 10 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 Rotstock/Unter Honegg protected?

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

Which town is Rotstock/Unter Honegg in?

Rotstock/Unter Honegg lies near Kriens. The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Rotstock/Unter Honegg?

The closest are Schofberg (1 km), Riede um Boneren (1 km) and Pilatus (1 km).