Schnätz, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Fen8 haObject number 6541

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schnätz is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6541. 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 Schnätz?

Schnätz lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4083, 7.3521.

How large is Schnätz?

The site covers 8 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 Schnätz protected?

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

Which town is Schnätz in?

Schnätz lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Schnätz?

The closest are Loch (1 km), Tungelmatte (1 km) and Rysch (1 km).