Gurnigelberg, Rüti b. Riggisberg

Fen15 haObject number 3112

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gurnigelberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüti b. Riggisberg. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3112. 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 Gurnigelberg?

Gurnigelberg lies near Rüti b. Riggisberg. The coordinates are 46.7438, 7.4596.

How large is Gurnigelberg?

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 Gurnigelberg protected?

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

Which town is Gurnigelberg in?

Gurnigelberg lies near Blumenstein. The town page collects every protected site around Blumenstein.

Which protected sites are near Gurnigelberg?

The closest are Schalenberg (1 km), Rotmoos (1 km) and Schalenberg (1 km).