Selital, Riffenmatt

Fen30 haObject number 3101

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Selital is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Riffenmatt. It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3101. 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 Selital?

Selital lies near Riffenmatt. The coordinates are 46.7440, 7.3934.

How large is Selital?

The site covers 30 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 Selital protected?

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

Which town is Selital in?

Selital lies near Rüschegg. The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Selital?

The closest are Schwarzenbühl/Fettbeder (1 km), Schwarzwasser/Bärgli (1 km) and Fischbächen Weiher (1 km).