Alteweier, Thayngen

Fen6 haObject number 397

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Alteweier is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Thayngen. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 397. 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 Alteweier?

Alteweier lies near Thayngen. The coordinates are 47.7365, 8.6909.

How large is Alteweier?

The site covers 6 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 Alteweier protected?

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

Which town is Alteweier in?

Alteweier lies near Thayngen. The town page collects every protected site around Thayngen.

Which protected sites are near Alteweier?

The closest are Weierwisen/Moos (1 km), ​Weierwisen (1 km) and Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km).