Siebeneichen, Merenschwand

Fen13 haObject number 306

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Siebeneichen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Merenschwand. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 306. 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 Siebeneichen?

Siebeneichen lies near Merenschwand. The coordinates are 47.2734, 8.3864.

How large is Siebeneichen?

The site covers 13 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 Siebeneichen protected?

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

Which town is Siebeneichen in?

Siebeneichen lies near Ottenbach. The town page collects every protected site around Ottenbach.

Which protected sites are near Siebeneichen?

The closest are Sibeneichen (0 km), Wasserfalle (1 km) and Birri-Weiher (1 km).