Au/Hinterlaad, Nesslau

Fen2 haObject number 608

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Au/Hinterlaad is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 608. 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 Au/Hinterlaad?

Au/Hinterlaad lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.1963, 9.1948.

How large is Au/Hinterlaad?

The site covers 2 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 Au/Hinterlaad protected?

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

Which town is Au/Hinterlaad in?

Au/Hinterlaad lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Au/Hinterlaad?

The closest are Au/Hinterlaad (0 km), Speer – Churfirsten – Alvier (0 km) and Goldach (1 km).