Schwantenau, Egg SZ

Mire landscape384 haObject number 3

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwantenau is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Egg SZ. It covers 384 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3. 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 Schwantenau?

Schwantenau lies near Egg SZ. The coordinates are 47.1576, 8.7551.

How large is Schwantenau?

The site covers 384 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 Schwantenau protected?

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

Which town is Schwantenau in?

Schwantenau lies near Feusisberg. The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Schwantenau?

The closest are Schwantenau (1 km), Schwantenau (1 km) and Roblosen (1 km).