Schalenberg, Rüschegg Heubach

Fen19 haObject number 3114

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schalenberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3114. 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 Schalenberg?

Schalenberg lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7429, 7.4482.

How large is Schalenberg?

The site covers 19 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 Schalenberg protected?

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

Which town is Schalenberg in?

Schalenberg lies near Rüschegg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Schalenberg?

The closest are Schalenberg (0 km), Rotmoos (1 km) and Selenen (1 km).