Riederen, Obersaxen

Fen6 haObject number 1068

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riederen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1068. 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 Riederen?

Riederen lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7328, 9.0783.

How large is Riederen?

The site covers 6 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 Riederen protected?

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

Which town is Riederen in?

Riederen lies near Obersaxen Mundaun (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Obersaxen Mundaun.

Which protected sites are near Riederen?

The closest are Riederen (0 km), Bannwald (1 km) and Sassli (2 km).