Som igls Mellens, Salouf

Fen15 haObject number 1984

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Som igls Mellens is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Salouf. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1984. 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 Som igls Mellens?

Som igls Mellens lies near Salouf. The coordinates are 46.6036, 9.5281.

How large is Som igls Mellens?

The site covers 15 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 Som igls Mellens protected?

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

Which town is Som igls Mellens in?

Som igls Mellens lies near Zillis-Reischen. The town page collects every protected site around Zillis-Reischen.

Which protected sites are near Som igls Mellens?

The closest are Sur Trotg (0 km), Cre digl Lai (1 km) and Mundaditsch (1 km).