Altenrhein, Altenrhein

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Altenrhein (Floodplain) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Altenrhein.

Location and surroundings

Altenrhein is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Altenrhein in the canton of SG. It covers 30 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 219. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Floodplain
Town	Thal
Canton	SG
Area	30 ha
Object number	219
Type	Delta
Coordinates	47.49429, 9.55452
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Altenrhein, Altenrhein Fen · 0 km Bodenseeriet, Altenrhein, Altenrhein Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Alter Rhein: Thal (SG), Altenrhein Water bird reserve · 0 km Buriet/Buechsee, Thal Nature reserve · 2 km Buriet/Buechsee, Thal Fen · 2 km Fuchsloch-Buriet, Thal Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Bisen, Rheineck Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Grund, Seebeli, Wienacht-Tobel Nature reserve · 3 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Altenrhein?

Altenrhein lies near Altenrhein in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4943, 9.5545.

How large is Altenrhein?

The site covers 30 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Altenrhein protected?

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

Which town is Altenrhein in?

Altenrhein lies near Thal (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Thal.

Which protected sites are near Altenrhein?

The closest are Altenrhein (0 km), Bodenseeriet, Altenrhein (0 km) and Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) (0 km).

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