Hinter Engi, Ebnat-Kappel
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Hinter Engi is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 539. 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 Hinter Engi?
Hinter Engi lies near Ebnat-Kappel in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2050, 9.1284.
How large is Hinter Engi?
The site covers 2 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 Hinter Engi protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Hinter Engi in?
Hinter Engi lies near Ebnat-Kappel (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Ebnat-Kappel.
Which protected sites are near Hinter Engi?
The closest are Bodmen (1 km), Tanzboden-Guetental (1 km) and Vorderwängi (2 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.