Forstegg, Brülisau

Fen10 haObject number 530

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forstegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 530. 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 Forstegg?

Forstegg lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3060, 9.4910.

How large is Forstegg?

The site covers 10 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 Forstegg protected?

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

Which town is Forstegg in?

Forstegg lies near Eichberg (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Eichberg.

Which protected sites are near Forstegg?

The closest are Mäder (1 km), Fänerenspitz (1 km) and Mittlerer Rossberg (2 km).