Vord. Mäderen, Sattel

Fen17 haObject number 3140

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vord. Mäderen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sattel in the canton of SZ. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3140. 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 Vord. Mäderen?

Vord. Mäderen lies near Sattel in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0781, 8.6584.

How large is Vord. Mäderen?

The site covers 17 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 Vord. Mäderen protected?

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

Which town is Vord. Mäderen in?

Vord. Mäderen lies near Sattel (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Sattel.

Which protected sites are near Vord. Mäderen?

The closest are Bannegg (2 km), Hunds-Chotten (2 km) and Hinter den Weiden (3 km).