Rüwlisepass, St. Stephan

Fen65 haObject number 4006

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rüwlisepass is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. It covers 65 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4006. 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 Rüwlisepass?

Rüwlisepass lies near St. Stephan in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4807, 7.3849.

How large is Rüwlisepass?

The site covers 65 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 Rüwlisepass protected?

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

Which town is Rüwlisepass in?

Rüwlisepass lies near St. Stephan (BE). The town page collects every protected site around St. Stephan.

Which protected sites are near Rüwlisepass?

The closest are Rüwlispass (1 km), Röhrli (1 km) and Am obere Laseberg (1 km).