Hüttenbüel, Ricken SG

Fen29 haObject number 170

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hüttenbüel is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ricken SG. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 170. 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 Hüttenbüel?

Hüttenbüel lies near Ricken SG. The coordinates are 47.2547, 9.0777.

How large is Hüttenbüel?

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 Hüttenbüel protected?

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

Which town is Hüttenbüel in?

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

Which protected sites are near Hüttenbüel?

The closest are Unter Hüttenbüel (1 km), Unter Hüttenbüel (1 km) and Unter Hüttenbüel (1 km).