Rossweid, Brülisau

Fen21 haObject number 526

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rossweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. It covers 21 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 526. 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 Rossweid?

Rossweid lies near Brülisau in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.2916, 9.4523.

How large is Rossweid?

The site covers 21 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 Rossweid protected?

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

Which town is Rossweid in?

Rossweid lies near Zug Wasserauen (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Wasserauen.

Which protected sites are near Rossweid?

The closest are Rhein-Neuhausen, Flurlingerbrücke (1 km), Rhein (Oberwasser)-Rheinau (1 km) and Alp Sigel (2 km).