Seematte/Hellsee, Aristau

Fen12 haObject number 309

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Seematte/Hellsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Aristau. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 309. 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 Seematte/Hellsee?

Seematte/Hellsee lies near Aristau. The coordinates are 47.2893, 8.3764.

How large is Seematte/Hellsee?

The site covers 12 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 Seematte/Hellsee protected?

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

Which town is Seematte/Hellsee in?

Seematte/Hellsee lies near Aristau. The town page collects every protected site around Aristau.

Which protected sites are near Seematte/Hellsee?

The closest are Seematten (0 km), Unter Schache, Aristau (1 km) and Bremengrien (1 km).