Nördli Riet, Kirchberg SG

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Nördli Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Kirchberg SG. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 427. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Sirnach
Area	3 ha
Object number	427
Coordinates	47.40554, 9.02566
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Turpenriet, Kirchberg SG Amphibian spawning site · 1 km Turpenriet/Torf-Riet, Kirchberg SG Fen · 1 km Ischnitt, Kirchberg SG Nature reserve · 1 km Hueb, Gähwil Nature reserve · 2 km Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz, Gähwil Hydrological station · 3 km Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz, Dreien Water temperature station · 3 km Vordersenis, Gähwil Fen · 4 km Ägelsee, Wilen b. Wil Amphibian spawning site · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nördli Riet?

Nördli Riet lies near Kirchberg SG. The coordinates are 47.4055, 9.0257.

How large is Nördli Riet?

The site covers 3 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 Nördli Riet protected?

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

Which town is Nördli Riet in?

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

Which protected sites are near Nördli Riet?

The closest are Turpenriet (1 km), Turpenriet/Torf-Riet (1 km) and Ischnitt (1 km).

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