Thurauen Wil - Weieren, Niederstetten

Floodplain81 haObject number 18

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Thurauen Wil - Weieren (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Thurauen Wil - Weieren.

Location and surroundings

Thurauen Wil - Weieren is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederstetten in the canton of SG. It covers 81 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 18. 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 Thurauen Wil - Weieren?

Thurauen Wil - Weieren lies near Niederstetten in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4572, 9.0867.

How large is Thurauen Wil - Weieren?

The site covers 81 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 Thurauen Wil - Weieren protected?

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

Which town is Thurauen Wil - Weieren in?

Thurauen Wil - Weieren lies near Zuzwil (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zuzwil.

Which protected sites are near Thurauen Wil - Weieren?

The closest are Gill-Henau Reservat (2 km), Thur-Andelfingen (2 km) and Gigerrain (2 km).