Ägelsee, Littenheid

Fen28 haObject number 214

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Ägelsee (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Ägelsee.

Location and surroundings

Ägelsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Littenheid. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 214. 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 Ägelsee?

Ägelsee lies near Littenheid. The coordinates are 47.4435, 9.0193.

How large is Ägelsee?

The site covers 28 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Ägelsee protected?

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

Which town is Ägelsee in?

Ägelsee lies near Sirnach. The town page collects every protected site around Sirnach.

Which protected sites are near Ägelsee?

The closest are Ägelsee (0 km), Egelseeried (0 km) and Mooswangen (2 km).