Unter-Schlatt, Hemberg

Fen4 haObject number 874

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter-Schlatt is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 874. 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 Unter-Schlatt?

Unter-Schlatt lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.3020, 9.1553.

How large is Unter-Schlatt?

The site covers 4 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 Unter-Schlatt protected?

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

Which town is Unter-Schlatt in?

Unter-Schlatt lies near Neckertal (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Neckertal.

Which protected sites are near Unter-Schlatt?

The closest are Unterschlatt (0 km), Moore nördlich Guggeien (1 km) and Ober Bad (2 km).