Awiler Riet, Wiezikon b. Sirnach

Fen3 haObject number 212

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Awiler Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wiezikon b. Sirnach. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 212. 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 Awiler Riet?

Awiler Riet lies near Wiezikon b. Sirnach. The coordinates are 47.4371, 8.9841.

How large is Awiler Riet?

The site covers 3 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 Awiler Riet protected?

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

Which town is Awiler Riet in?

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

Which protected sites are near Awiler Riet?

The closest are Anwilerriedt (0 km), Mooswangen (1 km) and Murg-Wängi (1 km).