Palus, Seewis Dorf

Fen27 haObject number 456

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Palus is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. It covers 27 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 456. 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 Palus?

Palus lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0394, 9.6762.

How large is Palus?

The site covers 27 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 Palus protected?

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

Which town is Palus in?

Palus lies near Schiers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Schiers.

Which protected sites are near Palus?

The closest are Alt Säss (1 km), Sawadies (1 km) and Freschidörsch (2 km).