Mooswangen, Wiezikon b. Sirnach

Fen9 haObject number 213

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mooswangen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wiezikon b. Sirnach. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 213. 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 Mooswangen?

Mooswangen lies near Wiezikon b. Sirnach. The coordinates are 47.4419, 8.9910.

How large is Mooswangen?

The site covers 9 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 Mooswangen protected?

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

Which town is Mooswangen in?

Mooswangen lies near Sirnach. The town page collects every protected site around Sirnach.

Which protected sites are near Mooswangen?

The closest are Awiler Riet (1 km), Murg-Wängi (1 km) and Anwilerriedt (1 km).