Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand, Schangnau

Fen17 haObject number 3667

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3667. 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 Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand?

Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.8052, 7.9141.

How large is Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand?

The site covers 17 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 Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand protected?

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

Which town is Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand in?

Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Schwandweid/Büelmeschwand?

The closest are Jurteteuffi (1 km), Gustiweidli/Obere Mastweid (1 km) and Baumgarten (1 km).