Chapfensee, Mädris-Vermol

Fen5 haObject number 584

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chapfensee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Mädris-Vermol. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 584. 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 Chapfensee?

Chapfensee lies near Mädris-Vermol. The coordinates are 47.0428, 9.3817.

How large is Chapfensee?

The site covers 5 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 Chapfensee protected?

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

Which town is Chapfensee in?

Chapfensee lies near Vilters-Wangs. The town page collects every protected site around Vilters-Wangs.

Which protected sites are near Chapfensee?

The closest are Chapfensee (0 km), Alpbrüggli (1 km) and Melser Hinterberg – Flumser Kleinberg (2 km).