Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried, Ebnat-Kappel

Raised bog1 haObject number 147

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried.

Location and surroundings

Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 147. 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 Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried?

Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2742, 9.1712.

How large is Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried?

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 Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried protected?

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

Which town is Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried in?

Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried lies near Ebnat-Kappel (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Ebnat-Kappel.

Which protected sites are near Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried?

The closest are Chellen/Allmeindswald (0 km), Chellen (1 km) and Ruchweid (1 km).