Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch, Schangnau

Fen70 haObject number 3658

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch.

Location and surroundings

Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 70 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3658. 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 Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch?

Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.7995, 7.8662.

How large is Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch?

The site covers 70 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 Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch protected?

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

Which town is Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch in?

Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch?

The closest are Wimmisalp (0 km), Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben (1 km) and Ausser Windbruch (1 km).