Vordere Wartegg, Gonten

Fen7 haObject number 522

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordere Wartegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gonten in the canton of AI. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 522. 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 Vordere Wartegg?

Vordere Wartegg lies near Gonten in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.2960, 9.3585.

How large is Vordere Wartegg?

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 Vordere Wartegg protected?

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

Which town is Vordere Wartegg in?

Vordere Wartegg lies near Gonten (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gonten.

Which protected sites are near Vordere Wartegg?

The closest are Vordere Wartegg (0 km), Löchli (1 km) and Löchli (1 km).