Egg, Urnäsch
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Egg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 880. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Egg?
Egg lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.3029, 9.2581.
How large is Egg?
The site covers 9 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 Egg protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Egg in?
Egg lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.
Which protected sites are near Egg?
The closest are Moor auf dem Schwarzenberg (1 km), Forenmösli/Burketwald/Paradisli (1 km) and Forenmösli/Burketwald/Paradisli (1 km).