Hell, Ricken SG

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hell is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ricken SG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 167. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Gommiswald
Area	3 ha
Object number	167
Coordinates	47.26823, 9.05336
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Südöstlich Niderlaad, Ricken SG Fen · 0 km Nordöstlich Reisenbach, Ricken SG Fen · 1 km Ottenbach, Wattwil Fen · 1 km Moore auf dem Rickenpass, Ricken SG Raised bog · 1 km Bodenwis, Walde SG Fen · 1 km Moore auf dem Rickenpass, Ricken SG Fen · 1 km Durchschlagen, Ricken SG Nature reserve · 2 km Östlich Hinter Schümberg, Ricken SG Fen · 2 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hell?

Hell lies near Ricken SG. The coordinates are 47.2682, 9.0534.

How large is Hell?

The site covers 3 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 Hell protected?

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

Which town is Hell in?

Hell lies near Gommiswald. The town page collects every protected site around Gommiswald.

Which protected sites are near Hell?

The closest are Südöstlich Niderlaad (0 km), Nordöstlich Reisenbach (1 km) and Ottenbach (1 km).

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