Schärsboden-Moor, Amden

Fen9 haObject number 611

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schärsboden-Moor is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Amden in the canton of SG. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 611. 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 Schärsboden-Moor?

Schärsboden-Moor lies near Amden in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1767, 9.1925.

How large is Schärsboden-Moor?

The site covers 9 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 Schärsboden-Moor protected?

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

Which town is Schärsboden-Moor in?

Schärsboden-Moor lies near Amden (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Amden.

Which protected sites are near Schärsboden-Moor?

The closest are Schärsboden-Moor (0 km), Schönenboden (1 km) and Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet (1 km).