Höch Hirschberg, Appenzell Meistersrüte

Fen12 haObject number 108

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Höch Hirschberg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Appenzell Meistersrüte in the canton of AI. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 108. 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 Höch Hirschberg?

Höch Hirschberg lies near Appenzell Meistersrüte in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3453, 9.4731.

How large is Höch Hirschberg?

The site covers 12 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 Höch Hirschberg protected?

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

Which town is Höch Hirschberg in?

Höch Hirschberg lies near Gais (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gais.

Which protected sites are near Höch Hirschberg?

The closest are Nisplismoos (0 km), Hirschberg (1 km) and Langmoos/Foren (1 km).