Schmerikoner Riet, Schmerikon

Fen29 haObject number 195

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schmerikoner Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Schmerikon in the canton of SG. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 195. 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 Schmerikoner Riet?

Schmerikoner Riet lies near Schmerikon in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2200, 8.9470.

How large is Schmerikoner Riet?

The site covers 29 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 Schmerikoner Riet protected?

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

Which town is Schmerikoner Riet in?

Schmerikoner Riet lies near Schmerikon (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Schmerikon.

Which protected sites are near Schmerikoner Riet?

The closest are Allmeind (0 km), Absetzbecken Allmeind (1 km) and Bätzimatt (1 km).