Chaltenbrunnen, Schattenhalb

Mire landscape140 haObject number 11

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Chaltenbrunnen (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Chaltenbrunnen.

Location and surroundings

Chaltenbrunnen is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. It covers 140 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11. 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 Chaltenbrunnen?

Chaltenbrunnen lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7117, 8.1522.

How large is Chaltenbrunnen?

The site covers 140 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Chaltenbrunnen protected?

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

Which town is Chaltenbrunnen in?

Chaltenbrunnen lies near Schattenhalb (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schattenhalb.

Which protected sites are near Chaltenbrunnen?

The closest are Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli (0 km), Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäld (0 km) and Schärpfi (2 km).