Galgenmad/Schribersmad, Salez

Fen15 haObject number 540

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Galgenmad/Schribersmad is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Salez in the canton of SG. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 540. 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 Galgenmad/Schribersmad?

Galgenmad/Schribersmad lies near Salez in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2420, 9.4995.

How large is Galgenmad/Schribersmad?

The site covers 15 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 Galgenmad/Schribersmad protected?

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

Which town is Galgenmad/Schribersmad in?

Galgenmad/Schribersmad lies near Kabinenbahn Frümsen (Luftseilbahn) (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Kabinenbahn Frümsen (Luftseilbahn).

Which protected sites are near Galgenmad/Schribersmad?

The closest are Burstried, Galgenmad (0 km), Egelsee bei Bad Forstegg (1 km) and Egelsee (1 km).