Südöstlich Niderlaad, Ricken SG

Fen2 haObject number 166

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Südöstlich Niderlaad is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Ricken SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 166. 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 Südöstlich Niderlaad?

Südöstlich Niderlaad lies near Ricken SG. The coordinates are 47.2710, 9.0536.

How large is Südöstlich Niderlaad?

The site covers 2 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 Südöstlich Niderlaad protected?

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

Which town is Südöstlich Niderlaad in?

Südöstlich Niderlaad lies near Wattwil. The town page collects every protected site around Wattwil.

Which protected sites are near Südöstlich Niderlaad?

The closest are Hell (0 km), Nordöstlich Reisenbach (1 km) and Ottenbach (1 km).