Übeschisee, Höfen b. Thun

Fen14 haObject number 326

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Übeschisee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Höfen b. Thun. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 326. 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 Übeschisee?

Übeschisee lies near Höfen b. Thun. The coordinates are 46.7297, 7.5695.

How large is Übeschisee?

The site covers 14 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 Übeschisee protected?

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

Which town is Übeschisee in?

Übeschisee lies near Thierachern. The town page collects every protected site around Thierachern.

Which protected sites are near Übeschisee?

The closest are Amsoldingen (0 km), Amsoldinger- und Übeschisee (1 km) and Lerchmatt/Schmittmoos (1 km).