Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid, Grindelwald

Fen15 haObject number 3590

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid.

Location and surroundings

Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3590. 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 Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid?

Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6451, 8.0783.

How large is Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid?

The site covers 15 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 Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid protected?

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

Which town is Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid in?

Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Uf Brandsbort/Schopfweid?

The closest are Im undren Loichbiel (1 km), Stotzweid (1 km) and Tümpel östl. Underläger (1 km).