Altenrhein, Altenrhein

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Altenrhein is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Altenrhein in the canton of SG. It covers 28 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1943. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Thal
Canton	SG
Area	28 ha
Object number	1943
Coordinates	47.49477, 9.55562
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Bodenseeriet, Altenrhein, Altenrhein Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Altenrhein, Altenrhein Floodplain · 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 47.4948, 9.5556.

How large is Altenrhein?

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

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