Murgsee, Murg

Fen5 haObject number 1926

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Murgsee is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Murg in the canton of SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1926. 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 Murgsee?

Murgsee lies near Murg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0393, 9.1598.

How large is Murgsee?

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 Murgsee protected?

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

Which town is Murgsee in?

Murgsee lies near Zug Mitlödi (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Mitlödi.

Which protected sites are near Murgsee?

The closest are Unter Murgsee (1 km), Rietlichopf im Murgtal (1 km) and Ober Mürtschen (2 km).