Unter Wasserfallen, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Fen34 haObject number 3420

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Wasserfallen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 34 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3420. 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 Wasserfallen?

Unter Wasserfallen lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9044, 8.0711.

How large is Unter Wasserfallen?

The site covers 34 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 Wasserfallen protected?

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

Which town is Unter Wasserfallen in?

Unter Wasserfallen lies near Hasle (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Hasle.

Which protected sites are near Unter Wasserfallen?

The closest are Unter Wasserfallen (1 km), Wasserfallenegg/Grön (1 km) and Hurbelen (1 km).