Bodmen, Ebnat-Kappel

Fen17 haObject number 597

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bodmen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 597. 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 Bodmen?

Bodmen lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1993, 9.1264.

How large is Bodmen?

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 Bodmen protected?

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

Which town is Bodmen in?

Bodmen lies near Ebnat-Kappel (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Ebnat-Kappel.

Which protected sites are near Bodmen?

The closest are Hinter Engi (1 km), Tanzboden-Guetental (2 km) and Vorderwängi (2 km).