Steinstössi, Alpnach Dorf

Fen7 haObject number 2958

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Steinstössi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2958. 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 Steinstössi?

Steinstössi lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9568, 8.1706.

How large is Steinstössi?

The site covers 7 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 Steinstössi protected?

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

Which town is Steinstössi in?

Steinstössi lies near Entlebuch (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Steinstössi?

The closest are Moor nördlich First (0 km), Aelggäu (1 km) and Gschwänt/Längenschwand (1 km).