Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr, Grabserberg

Fen45 haObject number 560

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr.

Location and surroundings

Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Grabserberg in the canton of SG. It covers 45 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 560. 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 Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr?

Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr lies near Grabserberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1852, 9.4027.

How large is Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr?

The site covers 45 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 Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr protected?

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

Which town is Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr in?

Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr lies near Grabs (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Grabs.

Which protected sites are near Salegg/Chaltenbach/Rohr?

The closest are Hirzenbäder/Sommerweid (1 km), Loch (1 km) and Werdenberger Binnenk-Salez (2 km).