Scheidegg, Näfels

Fen19 haObject number 1838

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Scheidegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. It covers 19 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1838. 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 Scheidegg?

Scheidegg lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.1096, 8.9781.

How large is Scheidegg?

The site covers 19 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 Scheidegg protected?

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

Which town is Scheidegg in?

Scheidegg lies near Reichenburg (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Reichenburg.

Which protected sites are near Scheidegg?

The closest are Gross Moos im Schwendital (1 km), Chammteil (1 km) and Gross Moos im Schwendital (1 km).