Vilterser-Alp, Vilters

Fen7 haObject number 593

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vilterser-Alp is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Vilters in the canton of SG. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 593. 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 Vilterser-Alp?

Vilterser-Alp lies near Vilters in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0002, 9.4488.

How large is Vilterser-Alp?

The site covers 7 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 Vilterser-Alp protected?

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

Which town is Vilterser-Alp in?

Vilterser-Alp lies near Bad Ragaz (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Bad Ragaz.

Which protected sites are near Vilterser-Alp?

The closest are Obersäss (1 km), Chrüzboden (3 km) and Ruine Freudenberg (3 km).