Twerfallen, Menzingen

Fen4 haObject number 2872

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Twerfallen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Menzingen. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2872. 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 Twerfallen?

Twerfallen lies near Menzingen. The coordinates are 47.1702, 8.6011.

How large is Twerfallen?

The site covers 4 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 Twerfallen protected?

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

Which town is Twerfallen in?

Twerfallen lies near Wädenswil. The town page collects every protected site around Wädenswil.

Which protected sites are near Twerfallen?

The closest are Moor nördlich Schwandegg/Twärfallen (0 km), Neugrundmoor/Würzgarten (1 km) and Neugrundmoor (1 km).