Höchstern, Heerbrugg
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Höchstern is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Heerbrugg in the canton of SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1937. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Höchstern?
Höchstern lies near Heerbrugg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4039, 9.6209.
How large is Höchstern?
The site covers 5 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 Höchstern protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Höchstern in?
Höchstern lies near Balgach (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Balgach.
Which protected sites are near Höchstern?
The closest are Höchstern (0 km), Moosanger (1 km) and Moosanger (1 km).