Wallengaden, Obersaxen

Fen7 haObject number 1071

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wallengaden is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1071. 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 Wallengaden?

Wallengaden lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7415, 9.1350.

How large is Wallengaden?

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 Wallengaden protected?

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

Which town is Wallengaden in?

Wallengaden lies near Zug Waltensburg/Vuorz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Waltensburg/Vuorz.

Which protected sites are near Wallengaden?

The closest are Gischniga (1 km), Kartitscha (1 km) and Cuolm Sura (1 km).