Sprädenegg, Willerzell

Fen24 haObject number 1144

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sprädenegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Willerzell in the canton of SZ. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1144. 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 Sprädenegg?

Sprädenegg lies near Willerzell in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1198, 8.8249.

How large is Sprädenegg?

The site covers 24 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 Sprädenegg protected?

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

Which town is Sprädenegg in?

Sprädenegg lies near Einsiedeln (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Einsiedeln.

Which protected sites are near Sprädenegg?

The closest are Hirzegg (1 km), Erlen/Hinterwis (2 km) and Beim Bannholz (2 km).