Grossriet/Gnappiriet, Stans

Fen10 haObject number 1957

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grossriet/Gnappiriet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Stans in the canton of NW. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1957. 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 Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

Grossriet/Gnappiriet lies near Stans in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9720, 8.3766.

How large is Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

The site covers 10 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 Grossriet/Gnappiriet protected?

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

Which town is Grossriet/Gnappiriet in?

Grossriet/Gnappiriet lies near Stans (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Stans.

Which protected sites are near Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

The closest are Gnappiried (0 km), Grossriet/Gnappiriet (0 km) and Ächerli (1 km).