Müslen, Ebnat-Kappel

Fen19 haObject number 901

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Müslen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 901. 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 Müslen?

Müslen lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2509, 9.1033.

How large is Müslen?

The site covers 19 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 Müslen protected?

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

Which town is Müslen in?

Müslen lies near Ebnat-Kappel (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Ebnat-Kappel.

Which protected sites are near Müslen?

The closest are Unter Hüttenbüel (1 km), Unter Hüttenbüel (2 km) and Unter Hüttenbüel (2 km).