Wuost, Obersaxen

Fen33 haObject number 1083

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wuost is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. It covers 33 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1083. 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 Wuost?

Wuost lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7228, 9.1117.

How large is Wuost?

The site covers 33 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 Wuost protected?

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

Which town is Wuost in?

Wuost lies near Obersaxen Mundaun (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Obersaxen Mundaun.

Which protected sites are near Wuost?

The closest are Stegg (1 km), Sassli (1 km) and Tschafanna (1 km).