Girsch, Tamins

Fen3 haObject number 816

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Girsch is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Tamins in the canton of GR. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 816. 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 Girsch?

Girsch lies near Tamins in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.8402, 9.4129.

How large is Girsch?

The site covers 3 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 Girsch protected?

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

Which town is Girsch in?

Girsch lies near Zug Reichenau-Tamins (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Reichenau-Tamins.

Which protected sites are near Girsch?

The closest are Girsch (0 km), Girsch (0 km) and Lusbühel (1 km).