Hintersäss, Seewis Dorf

Fen29 haObject number 461

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hintersäss is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 461. 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 Hintersäss?

Hintersäss lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0350, 9.7340.

How large is Hintersäss?

The site covers 29 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 Hintersäss protected?

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

Which town is Hintersäss in?

Hintersäss lies near Schiers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Schiers.

Which protected sites are near Hintersäss?

The closest are Gadenstatt (1 km), Wurmchöpf (1 km) and Vorder Cavell (2 km).