Engenriet, Walenstadtberg

Fen5 haObject number 625

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Engenriet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Walenstadtberg. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 625. 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 Engenriet?

Engenriet lies near Walenstadtberg. The coordinates are 47.1351, 9.2700.

How large is Engenriet?

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 Engenriet protected?

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

Which town is Engenriet in?

Engenriet lies near Schiff Unterterzen (See). The town page collects every protected site around Schiff Unterterzen (See).

Which protected sites are near Engenriet?

The closest are Engen (0 km), Garadur (1 km) and Hinterer Josen (1 km).