Goldach, Nesslau

Fen15 haObject number 600

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Goldach is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 600. 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 Goldach?

Goldach lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.1922, 9.1812.

How large is Goldach?

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 Goldach protected?

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

Which town is Goldach in?

Goldach lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Goldach?

The closest are Goldach (0 km), Speer – Churfirsten – Alvier (1 km) and Au/Hinterlaad (1 km).