Eggweid auf dem Ricken, Ricken SG
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Eggweid auf dem Ricken is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Ricken SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 158. 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 Eggweid auf dem Ricken?
Eggweid auf dem Ricken lies near Ricken SG. The coordinates are 47.2544, 9.0240.
How large is Eggweid auf dem Ricken?
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 Eggweid auf dem Ricken protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Eggweid auf dem Ricken in?
Eggweid auf dem Ricken lies near Gommiswald. The town page collects every protected site around Gommiswald.
Which protected sites are near Eggweid auf dem Ricken?
The closest are Eggweid auf dem Ricken (0 km), Östlich Hinter Schümberg (1 km) and Moore auf dem Rickenpass (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.