Spittelmatte, Kandersteg

Fen5 haObject number 3064

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Spittelmatte is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Kandersteg in the canton of BE. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3064. 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 Spittelmatte?

Spittelmatte lies near Kandersteg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4462, 7.6410.

How large is Spittelmatte?

The site covers 5 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 Spittelmatte protected?

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

Which town is Spittelmatte in?

Spittelmatte lies near Kandersteg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Kandersteg.

Which protected sites are near Spittelmatte?

The closest are Spittelmatte (0 km), Spittelmatte (0 km) and Balme (3 km).