Bleiken, Wattwil
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Bleiken is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wattwil in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 237. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bleiken?
Bleiken lies near Wattwil in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2916, 9.0868.
How large is Bleiken?
The site covers 4 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 Bleiken protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Bleiken in?
Bleiken lies near Wattwil (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wattwil.
Which protected sites are near Bleiken?
The closest are Chapf (1 km), Südöstlich Niderlaad (3 km) and Unter Hüttenbüel (3 km).