Giregg, Alosen

Fen4 haObject number 2889

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Giregg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Alosen in the canton of ZG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2889. 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 Giregg?

Giregg lies near Alosen in the canton of ZG. The coordinates are 47.1436, 8.6463.

How large is Giregg?

The site covers 4 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 Giregg protected?

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

Which town is Giregg in?

Giregg lies near Oberägeri (ZG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberägeri.

Which protected sites are near Giregg?

The closest are Hunntal (1 km), Brämenegg/Furen (1 km) and Zigerhüttli (1 km).