Zwisched Bäch, Obergesteln

Fen5 haObject number 1786

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Zwisched Bäch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Obergesteln in the canton of VS. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1786. 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 Zwisched Bäch?

Zwisched Bäch lies near Obergesteln in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5337, 8.3043.

How large is Zwisched Bäch?

The site covers 5 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 Zwisched Bäch protected?

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

Which town is Zwisched Bäch in?

Zwisched Bäch lies near Zug Obergesteln (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Obergesteln.

Which protected sites are near Zwisched Bäch?

The closest are Ulrichen (2 km), Rhone-Oberwald (4 km) and Mederlouenen (4 km).