Ruchweid, Ebnat-Kappel
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Ruchweid is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 908. 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 Ruchweid?
Ruchweid lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2690, 9.1768.
How large is Ruchweid?
The site covers 2 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 Ruchweid protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Ruchweid in?
Ruchweid lies near Ebnat-Kappel (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Ebnat-Kappel.
Which protected sites are near Ruchweid?
The closest are Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried (0 km), Unterloch/Grundlosen (1 km) and Unterloch/Grundlosen (1 km).