Turpenriet/Torf-Riet, Kirchberg SG

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Turpenriet/Torf-Riet (Fen) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Turpenriet/Torf-Riet.

Location and surroundings

Turpenriet/Torf-Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Kirchberg SG. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 426. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Lütisburg
Area	5 ha
Object number	426
Coordinates	47.40430, 9.03284
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Turpenriet, Kirchberg SG Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Nördli Riet, Kirchberg SG Fen · 1 km Ischnitt, Kirchberg SG Nature reserve · 1 km Hueb, Gähwil Nature reserve · 3 km Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz, Dreien Water temperature station · 4 km Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz, Gähwil Hydrological station · 4 km Kieswerk Grünhügel, Lütisburg Nature reserve · 4 km Hinterbitzi, Mosnang Fen · 4 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Turpenriet/Torf-Riet?

Turpenriet/Torf-Riet lies near Kirchberg SG. The coordinates are 47.4043, 9.0328.

How large is Turpenriet/Torf-Riet?

The site covers 5 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 Turpenriet/Torf-Riet protected?

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

Which town is Turpenriet/Torf-Riet in?

Turpenriet/Torf-Riet lies near Lütisburg. The town page collects every protected site around Lütisburg.

Which protected sites are near Turpenriet/Torf-Riet?

The closest are Turpenriet (0 km), Nördli Riet (1 km) and Ischnitt (1 km).

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