Brestenburg/Rieter, Illgau

Fen82 haObject number 3243

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Brestenburg/Rieter is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Illgau. It covers 82 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3243. 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 Brestenburg/Rieter?

Brestenburg/Rieter lies near Illgau. The coordinates are 46.9992, 8.7482.

How large is Brestenburg/Rieter?

The site covers 82 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 Brestenburg/Rieter protected?

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

Which town is Brestenburg/Rieter in?

Brestenburg/Rieter lies near Oberiberg. The town page collects every protected site around Oberiberg.

Which protected sites are near Brestenburg/Rieter?

The closest are Strit (1 km), Muota-Ingenbohl (2 km) and Inner und Usser Schnabel (2 km).