Salwiden, Sörenberg

Fen177 haObject number 3285

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Salwiden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 177 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3285. 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 Salwiden?

Salwiden lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8194, 8.0079.

How large is Salwiden?

The site covers 177 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 Salwiden protected?

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

Which town is Salwiden in?

Salwiden lies near Flühli (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Flühli.

Which protected sites are near Salwiden?

The closest are Husegg-Hurnischwand (0 km), Husegg-Ochsenweid (0 km) and Zopf/Salwiden (1 km).