Potersalp, Weissbad

Fen31 haObject number 531

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Potersalp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Weissbad in the canton of AI. It covers 31 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 531. 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 Potersalp?

Potersalp lies near Weissbad in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.2716, 9.3386.

How large is Potersalp?

The site covers 31 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 Potersalp protected?

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

Which town is Potersalp in?

Potersalp lies near Gonten (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gonten.

Which protected sites are near Potersalp?

The closest are Potersalp (0 km), Potersalp (1 km) and Säntis (1 km).