Vordersenis, Gähwil

Fen4 haObject number 429

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vordersenis is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Gähwil. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 429. 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 Vordersenis?

Vordersenis lies near Gähwil. The coordinates are 47.3800, 8.9886.

How large is Vordersenis?

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 Vordersenis protected?

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

Which town is Vordersenis in?

Vordersenis lies near Mosnang. The town page collects every protected site around Mosnang.

Which protected sites are near Vordersenis?

The closest are Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz (1 km), Rietholzbach-Mosnang, Rietholz (2 km) and Bechtenwald Mosnang (2 km).