Züstli, Appenzell Steinegg

Fen13 haObject number 131

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Züstli is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Appenzell Steinegg in the canton of AI. It covers 13 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 131. 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 Züstli?

Züstli lies near Appenzell Steinegg in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3228, 9.4749.

How large is Züstli?

The site covers 13 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 Züstli protected?

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

Which town is Züstli in?

Züstli lies near Eichberg (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Eichberg.

Which protected sites are near Züstli?

The closest are Kühnisweid (1 km), Fänerenspitz (1 km) and Mäder (2 km).