Untere und Obere Mäscher, Schwanden (Sigriswil)

Fen30 haObject number 3484

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Untere und Obere Mäscher (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Untere und Obere Mäscher.

Location and surroundings

Untere und Obere Mäscher is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3484. 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 Untere und Obere Mäscher?

Untere und Obere Mäscher lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). The coordinates are 46.7523, 7.7692.

How large is Untere und Obere Mäscher?

The site covers 30 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 Untere und Obere Mäscher protected?

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

Which town is Untere und Obere Mäscher in?

Untere und Obere Mäscher lies near Sigriswil. The town page collects every protected site around Sigriswil.

Which protected sites are near Untere und Obere Mäscher?

The closest are Zettenalp (1 km), Zettenalp (1 km) and Hornmettlen/Ruer (1 km).