Engi, Thalkirch

Fen5 haObject number 2059

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Engi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Thalkirch. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2059. 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 Engi?

Engi lies near Thalkirch. The coordinates are 46.5978, 9.2777.

How large is Engi?

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 Engi protected?

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

Which town is Engi in?

Engi lies near Vals. The town page collects every protected site around Vals.

Which protected sites are near Engi?

The closest are Rabiusa Engi (1 km), Liger Alp Falätscha (2 km) and Turra (3 km).