Busskircher Riet, Rapperswil SG

Fen6 haObject number 94

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Busskircher Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rapperswil SG in the canton of SG. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 94. 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 Busskircher Riet?

Busskircher Riet lies near Rapperswil SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2197, 8.8269.

How large is Busskircher Riet?

The site covers 6 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 Busskircher Riet protected?

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

Which town is Busskircher Riet in?

Busskircher Riet lies near Zug Hurden (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Hurden.

Which protected sites are near Busskircher Riet?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km), Joner Allmeind (2 km) and Joner Allmend (2 km).