Schorengrindel, Merenschwand

Fen10 haObject number 307

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schorengrindel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Merenschwand. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 307. 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 Schorengrindel?

Schorengrindel lies near Merenschwand. The coordinates are 47.2655, 8.3888.

How large is Schorengrindel?

The site covers 10 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 Schorengrindel protected?

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

Which town is Schorengrindel in?

Schorengrindel lies near Ottenbach. The town page collects every protected site around Ottenbach.

Which protected sites are near Schorengrindel?

The closest are Schorengrindel (0 km), Sibeneichen (1 km) and Wasserfalle (1 km).