Vorderegg, Wiesenberg

Fen4 haObject number 2991

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorderegg is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Wiesenberg in the canton of NW. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2991. 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 Vorderegg?

Vorderegg lies near Wiesenberg in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.8955, 8.3495.

How large is Vorderegg?

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 Vorderegg protected?

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

Which town is Vorderegg in?

Vorderegg lies near Dallenwil (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Dallenwil.

Which protected sites are near Vorderegg?

The closest are Arvigrat (1 km), Ronengrat (1 km) and Dürrenboden (1 km).