Schwendiseen, Wildhaus

Fen12 haObject number 550

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwendiseen is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wildhaus in the canton of SG. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 550. 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 Schwendiseen?

Schwendiseen lies near Wildhaus in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1857, 9.3300.

How large is Schwendiseen?

The site covers 12 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 Schwendiseen protected?

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

Which town is Schwendiseen in?

Schwendiseen lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Schwendiseen?

The closest are Schwendiseen (0 km), Hangriet Hoxperen (1 km) and Aelpli/Eggenriet (2 km).