Vorderwängi

Raised bog0 haObject number 536

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorderwängi is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kaltbrunn in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 536. 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 Vorderwängi?

Vorderwängi lies near Kaltbrunn in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1964, 9.0979.

How large is Vorderwängi?

The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.

What is a Raised bog?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Vorderwängi protected?

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