Wengernalp, Wengen

Fen16 haObject number 3626

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wengernalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wengen. It covers 16 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3626. 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 Wengernalp?

Wengernalp lies near Wengen. The coordinates are 46.5785, 7.9559.

How large is Wengernalp?

The site covers 16 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 Wengernalp protected?

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

Which town is Wengernalp in?

Wengernalp lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Wengernalp?

The closest are Wengernalp Weiher (0 km), Lütschine-Gsteig (1 km) and Biglenalp (1 km).