Gräppelen, Unterwasser

Fen43 haObject number 1934

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gräppelen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. It covers 43 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1934. 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 Gräppelen?

Gräppelen lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2100, 9.2796.

How large is Gräppelen?

The site covers 43 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 Gräppelen protected?

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

Which town is Gräppelen in?

Gräppelen lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Gräppelen?

The closest are Gräppelen (1 km), Säntisgebiet (2 km) and Lütisalp (2 km).