Riet bei Ganterschwil, Ganterschwil

Fen4 haObject number 430

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riet bei Ganterschwil is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ganterschwil. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 430. 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 Riet bei Ganterschwil?

Riet bei Ganterschwil lies near Ganterschwil. The coordinates are 47.3726, 9.0908.

How large is Riet bei Ganterschwil?

The site covers 4 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 Riet bei Ganterschwil protected?

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

Which town is Riet bei Ganterschwil in?

Riet bei Ganterschwil lies near Bütschwil-Ganterschwil. The town page collects every protected site around Bütschwil-Ganterschwil.

Which protected sites are near Riet bei Ganterschwil?

The closest are Rossfallen (0 km), Thurlandschaft zwischen Lichtensteig und Schwarzenbach (1 km) and Thur und Necker bei Lütisburg (2 km).