Vorder Cavell, Seewis Dorf

Fen17 haObject number 462

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorder Cavell is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 462. 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 Vorder Cavell?

Vorder Cavell lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0315, 9.7547.

How large is Vorder Cavell?

The site covers 17 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 Cavell protected?

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

Which town is Vorder Cavell in?

Vorder Cavell lies near Schiers (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Schiers.

Which protected sites are near Vorder Cavell?

The closest are Gadenstatt (1 km), Hinter Cavell (1 km) and Hintersäss (2 km).