Schlittenried, Merlischachen

Fen4 haObject number 3001

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schlittenried is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Merlischachen in the canton of SZ. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3001. 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 Schlittenried?

Schlittenried lies near Merlischachen in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0750, 8.4039.

How large is Schlittenried?

The site covers 4 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 Schlittenried protected?

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

Which town is Schlittenried in?

Schlittenried lies near Zug Merlischachen (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Merlischachen.

Which protected sites are near Schlittenried?

The closest are Weiherried (0 km), Wagenmoos (1 km) and Wagenmoos (1 km).