Unteres Schlierental, Stalden (Sarnen)

Fen64 haObject number 3431

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unteres Schlierental is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 64 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3431. 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 Unteres Schlierental?

Unteres Schlierental lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9165, 8.1399.

How large is Unteres Schlierental?

The site covers 64 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 Unteres Schlierental protected?

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

Which town is Unteres Schlierental in?

Unteres Schlierental lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Unteres Schlierental?

The closest are Unteres Schlierental (1 km), Glaubenberg (1 km) and Seeliwald (1 km).