Vordere Walig, Gsteig b. Gstaad

Fen24 haObject number 6538

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordere Walig is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 24 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6538. 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 Vordere Walig?

Vordere Walig lies near Gsteig b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.3926, 7.2511.

How large is Vordere Walig?

The site covers 24 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 Vordere Walig protected?

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

Which town is Vordere Walig in?

Vordere Walig lies near Gsteig (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Gsteig.

Which protected sites are near Vordere Walig?

The closest are Innere Schüdelegrabe (1 km), Egg (1 km) and Glawematte (1 km).