Chapfensee, Mädris-Vermol
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Chapfensee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Mädris-Vermol. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 423. 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 Chapfensee?
Chapfensee lies near Mädris-Vermol. The coordinates are 47.0506, 9.3754.
How large is Chapfensee?
The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.
Raised bog: what is it?
Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.
Is Chapfensee protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Chapfensee in?
Chapfensee lies near Sargans. The town page collects every protected site around Sargans.
Which protected sites are near Chapfensee?
The closest are Alpbrüggli (1 km), Melser Hinterberg – Flumser Kleinberg (1 km) and Chapfensee (1 km).
Other parts of this object
In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.