Gschwend, Jakobsbad

Fen14 haObject number 524

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gschwend is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Jakobsbad in the canton of AI. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 524. 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 Gschwend?

Gschwend lies near Jakobsbad in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3082, 9.3488.

How large is Gschwend?

The site covers 14 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 Gschwend protected?

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

Which town is Gschwend in?

Gschwend lies near Gonten (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gonten.

Which protected sites are near Gschwend?

The closest are Löchli (0 km), Löchli (1 km) and Hütten (1 km).