Chellen, Hemberg

Mire landscape661 haObject number 66

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Chellen (Mire landscape)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Mire landscape Chellen.

Location and surroundings

Chellen is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. It covers 661 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 66. 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 Chellen?

Chellen lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2789, 9.1651.

How large is Chellen?

The site covers 661 ha according to the federal inventory.

Mire landscape: what is it?

Mire landscapes are large landscapes containing bogs, protected for their beauty and national importance. Switzerland has 102 of them.

Is Chellen protected?

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

Which town is Chellen in?

Chellen lies near Zug Krummenau (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Krummenau.

Which protected sites are near Chellen?

The closest are Chellen/Allmeindswald/Bendelried (0 km), Chellen/Allmeindswald (0 km) and Thur-Jonschwil, Mühlau (1 km).