Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel, Le Cerneux-Veusil

Fen2 haObject number 490

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel.

Location and surroundings

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Cerneux-Veusil in the canton of JU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 490. 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 Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel lies near Le Cerneux-Veusil in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.1763, 6.9522.

How large is Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

The site covers 2 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 Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel protected?

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

Which town is Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel in?

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel lies near Saint-Imier (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Imier.

Which protected sites are near Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

The closest are Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel (0 km), La Chaux d'Abel (0 km) and Tourbière de la Chaux d'Abel (1 km).