Vordersäss, Seewis Dorf

Fen7 haObject number 460

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordersäss is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 460. 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 Vordersäss?

Vordersäss lies near Seewis Dorf in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 47.0336, 9.7100.

How large is Vordersäss?

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 Vordersäss protected?

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

Which town is Vordersäss in?

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

Which protected sites are near Vordersäss?

The closest are Wurmchöpf (1 km), Freschidörsch (1 km) and Hintersäss (2 km).