Walenhütten/Lauchboden, Sangernboden

Fen17 haObject number 3106

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Walenhütten/Lauchboden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Sangernboden. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3106. 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 Walenhütten/Lauchboden?

Walenhütten/Lauchboden lies near Sangernboden. The coordinates are 46.7204, 7.4254.

How large is Walenhütten/Lauchboden?

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 Walenhütten/Lauchboden protected?

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

Which town is Walenhütten/Lauchboden in?

Walenhütten/Lauchboden lies near Rüschegg. The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Walenhütten/Lauchboden?

The closest are Selibüel (1 km), Waldreservat Gantrischberg (2 km) and Stierenmoos/Im lätzen Hengst (2 km).