Schöniseischwand/Spierweid, Schangnau

Fen76 haObject number 3359

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schöniseischwand/Spierweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 76 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3359. 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 Schöniseischwand/Spierweid?

Schöniseischwand/Spierweid lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.7922, 7.9687.

How large is Schöniseischwand/Spierweid?

The site covers 76 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 Schöniseischwand/Spierweid protected?

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

Which town is Schöniseischwand/Spierweid in?

Schöniseischwand/Spierweid lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Schöniseischwand/Spierweid?

The closest are Schönisei/Harzisboden (1 km), Harzisboden (1 km) and Moore zwischen Mirrenegg und Aellgäuli (1 km).