Schwändli/Hungerschwand, Eriz

Fen60 haObject number 3468

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwändli/Hungerschwand is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Eriz. It covers 60 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3468. 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 Schwändli/Hungerschwand?

Schwändli/Hungerschwand lies near Eriz. The coordinates are 46.7801, 7.8312.

How large is Schwändli/Hungerschwand?

The site covers 60 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 Schwändli/Hungerschwand protected?

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

Which town is Schwändli/Hungerschwand in?

Schwändli/Hungerschwand lies near Eriz. The town page collects every protected site around Eriz.

Which protected sites are near Schwändli/Hungerschwand?

The closest are Rotmoos/Eriz (0 km), Vorderes Rotmösli (1 km) and Moore nordöstlich Ober Sol (1 km).