Espel, Alt St. Johann

Fen5 haObject number 617

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Espel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alt St. Johann in the canton of SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 617. 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 Espel?

Espel lies near Alt St. Johann in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1934, 9.2938.

How large is Espel?

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 Espel protected?

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

Which town is Espel in?

Espel lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Espel?

The closest are Säntisgebiet (2 km), Gräppelen (2 km) and Gräppelen (2 km).