Vorderwängi, Kaltbrunn
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Vorderwängi is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kaltbrunn in the canton of SG. It covers 1 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vorderwängi?
Vorderwängi lies near Kaltbrunn in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1966, 9.0984.
How large is Vorderwängi?
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 Vorderwängi protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Vorderwängi in?
Vorderwängi lies near Kaltbrunn (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Kaltbrunn.
Which protected sites are near Vorderwängi?
The closest are Vorderwängi (0 km), Bodmen (2 km) and Hinter Engi (2 km).