Schwandmoos, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Fen24 haObject number 3400

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwandmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3400. 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 Schwandmoos?

Schwandmoos lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9515, 8.1152.

How large is Schwandmoos?

The site covers 24 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 Schwandmoos protected?

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

Which town is Schwandmoos in?

Schwandmoos lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Schwandmoos?

The closest are Flöschemöser (1 km), Luchterlimoos/Schluck (1 km) and Müllerenmösli (1 km).