Fulensee, Erstfeld

Raised bog8 haObject number 438

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Fulensee (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Fulensee.

Location and surroundings

Fulensee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Erstfeld in the canton of UR. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 438. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fulensee?

Fulensee lies near Erstfeld in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8048, 8.5672.

How large is Fulensee?

The site covers 8 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Fulensee protected?

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

Which town is Fulensee in?

Fulensee lies near Erstfeld (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Erstfeld.

Which protected sites are near Fulensee?

The closest are Fulensee (0 km), Alpbach-Erstfeld, Bodenberg (1 km) and Frutt (1 km).