Unter Prätschsee, Arosa

Fen6 haObject number 765

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Prätschsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Arosa in the canton of GR. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 765. 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 Unter Prätschsee?

Unter Prätschsee lies near Arosa in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8019, 9.6858.

How large is Unter Prätschsee?

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 Unter Prätschsee protected?

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

Which town is Unter Prätschsee in?

Unter Prätschsee lies near Arosa (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Arosa.

Which protected sites are near Unter Prätschsee?

The closest are Schwarzsee bei Arosa (2 km), Schwarzsee bei Arosa (2 km) and Schluocht (3 km).