Gastermatt, Schänis

Fen5 haObject number 1833

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gastermatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schänis in the canton of SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1833. 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 Gastermatt?

Gastermatt lies near Schänis in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1685, 9.0395.

How large is Gastermatt?

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 Gastermatt protected?

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

Which town is Gastermatt in?

Gastermatt lies near Schänis (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Schänis.

Which protected sites are near Gastermatt?

The closest are Linthkanal (2 km), St. Sebastian (2 km) and Niederriet (3 km).