Hinterbitzi, Mosnang

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinterbitzi is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Mosnang in the canton of SG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 431. 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	Mosnang
Canton	SG
Area	3 ha
Object number	431
Coordinates	47.37027, 9.05124
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Kreuzrain, Bütschwil Nature reserve · 2 km Zuckenmattweiher, Bütschwil Amphibian spawning site · 2 km Riet bei Ganterschwil, Ganterschwil Fen · 3 km Thurlandschaft zwischen Lichtensteig und Schwarzenbach, Ganterschwil BLN landscape · 3 km Rossfallen, Ganterschwil Dry meadow · 3 km Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz, Dreien Water temperature station · 3 km Thur und Necker bei Lütisburg, Ganterschwil Floodplain · 3 km Hofen, Libingen Dry meadow · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinterbitzi?

Hinterbitzi lies near Mosnang in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.3703, 9.0512.

How large is Hinterbitzi?

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 Hinterbitzi protected?

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

Which town is Hinterbitzi in?

Hinterbitzi lies near Mosnang (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Mosnang.

Which protected sites are near Hinterbitzi?

The closest are Kreuzrain (2 km), Zuckenmattweiher (2 km) and Riet bei Ganterschwil (3 km).

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