Mäder/Bergrain, Appenzell Meistersrüte

Fen17 haObject number 126

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mäder/Bergrain is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Appenzell Meistersrüte in the canton of AI. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 126. 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 Mäder/Bergrain?

Mäder/Bergrain lies near Appenzell Meistersrüte in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3438, 9.4509.

How large is Mäder/Bergrain?

The site covers 17 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 Mäder/Bergrain protected?

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

Which town is Mäder/Bergrain in?

Mäder/Bergrain lies near Gais (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gais.

Which protected sites are near Mäder/Bergrain?

The closest are Nisplismoos (2 km), Höch Hirschberg (2 km) and Hirschberg (2 km).