Schachen, Oberrüti

Fen10 haObject number 6204

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schachen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberrüti in the canton of AG. It covers 10 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 6204. 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 Schachen?

Schachen lies near Oberrüti in the canton of AG. The coordinates are 47.1723, 8.4057.

How large is Schachen?

The site covers 10 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 Schachen protected?

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

Which town is Schachen in?

Schachen lies near Oberrüti (AG). The town page collects every protected site around Oberrüti.

Which protected sites are near Schachen?

The closest are Schachen (0 km), Hinterhünenberg (1 km) and Giessen (1 km).