Sortel/Althuser, Sangernboden

Fen59 haObject number 3091

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sortel/Althuser is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sangernboden. It covers 59 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3091. 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 Sortel/Althuser?

Sortel/Althuser lies near Sangernboden. The coordinates are 46.7268, 7.3748.

How large is Sortel/Althuser?

The site covers 59 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 Sortel/Althuser protected?

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

Which town is Sortel/Althuser in?

Sortel/Althuser lies near Rüschegg. The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Sortel/Althuser?

The closest are Moore südlich Ottenleuebad (1 km), Grossfischbächen (1 km) and Sortel (1 km).