Schleifgraben, Rüschegg Heubach

Fen36 haObject number 3088

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schleifgraben is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. It covers 36 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3088. 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 Schleifgraben?

Schleifgraben lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7537, 7.4219.

How large is Schleifgraben?

The site covers 36 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 Schleifgraben protected?

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

Which town is Schleifgraben in?

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

Which protected sites are near Schleifgraben?

The closest are Moor westlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel (1 km), Hochmoor Wyssebach (1 km) and Moor westl. Wissenbach/Gurnigel (1 km).