Stigelbergmad, Lenk im Simmental

Fen20 haObject number 4003

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stigelbergmad is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 20 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4003. 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 Stigelbergmad?

Stigelbergmad lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4029, 7.3970.

How large is Stigelbergmad?

The site covers 20 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 Stigelbergmad protected?

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

Which town is Stigelbergmad in?

Stigelbergmad lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Stigelbergmad?

The closest are Gletti (1 km), Ustigwald (1 km) and Chatzberg (1 km).