Blossen, Niederurnen

Fen17 haObject number 3697

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Blossen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederurnen in the canton of GL. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3697. 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 Blossen?

Blossen lies near Niederurnen in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.1293, 8.9746.

How large is Blossen?

The site covers 17 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 Blossen protected?

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

Which town is Blossen in?

Blossen lies near Reichenburg (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenburg.

Which protected sites are near Blossen?

The closest are Rossweid (1 km), Lachen (1 km) and Stöckplanggen (2 km).