Wüest Wald, Oberiberg

Fen53 haObject number 3219

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wüest Wald is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 53 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3219. 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 Wüest Wald?

Wüest Wald lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0304, 8.7328.

How large is Wüest Wald?

The site covers 53 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 Wüest Wald protected?

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

Which town is Wüest Wald in?

Wüest Wald lies near Oberiberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Oberiberg.

Which protected sites are near Wüest Wald?

The closest are Chli Underbäch (1 km), Seiler/Zwäcken (1 km) and Chaspersboden (1 km).