Sattelegg, Vorderthal

Fen30 haObject number 2344

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sattelegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Vorderthal. It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2344. 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 Sattelegg?

Sattelegg lies near Vorderthal. The coordinates are 47.1243, 8.8517.

How large is Sattelegg?

The site covers 30 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 Sattelegg protected?

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

Which town is Sattelegg in?

Sattelegg lies near Altendorf. The town page collects every protected site around Altendorf.

Which protected sites are near Sattelegg?

The closest are Hirzegg (1 km), Langriet/Schneeloch (1 km) and Brunnen (2 km).