Vorder Benkner Riet, Benken SG
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Vorder Benkner Riet is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Benken SG in the canton of SG. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1830. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vorder Benkner Riet?
Vorder Benkner Riet lies near Benken SG in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2020, 8.9911.
How large is Vorder Benkner Riet?
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 Vorder Benkner Riet protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Vorder Benkner Riet in?
Vorder Benkner Riet lies near Benken (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Benken.
Which protected sites are near Vorder Benkner Riet?
The closest are Kaltbrunner Riet (1 km), Benkner-, Burger- und Kaltbrunner-Riet (SG) (1 km) and Baggerseen im Staffelriet (1 km).