Schwendiseen, Unterwasser

Raised bog0 haObject number 154

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Schwendiseen (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Schwendiseen.

Location and surroundings

Schwendiseen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 154. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Schwendiseen?

Schwendiseen lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1853, 9.3287.

How large is Schwendiseen?

The site covers 0 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 Schwendiseen protected?

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

Which town is Schwendiseen in?

Schwendiseen lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Schwendiseen?

The closest are Schwendiseen (0 km), Hangriet Hoxperen (2 km) and Aelpli/Eggenriet (2 km).