Triest, Oberwald

Fen6 haObject number 1783

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Triest is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1783. 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 Triest?

Triest lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5466, 8.3640.

How large is Triest?

The site covers 6 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 Triest protected?

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

Which town is Triest in?

Triest lies near Obergoms (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Obergoms.

Which protected sites are near Triest?

The closest are Bärfel (1 km), Bärfel (1 km) and Sand (1 km).