Ustigwald, Lenk im Simmental

Fen22 haObject number 1771

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ustigwald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 22 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1771. 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 Ustigwald?

Ustigwald lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4080, 7.4074.

How large is Ustigwald?

The site covers 22 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 Ustigwald protected?

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

Which town is Ustigwald in?

Ustigwald lies near Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Ustigwald?

The closest are Pöris (1 km), Stigelbergmad (1 km) and Trüthartsweid (1 km).