Fänerenspitz, Appenzell Steinegg

Mire landscape653 haObject number 420

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fänerenspitz is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Appenzell Steinegg in the canton of AI. It covers 653 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 420. 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 Fänerenspitz?

Fänerenspitz lies near Appenzell Steinegg in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3173, 9.4820.

How large is Fänerenspitz?

The site covers 653 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 Fänerenspitz protected?

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

Which town is Fänerenspitz in?

Fänerenspitz lies near Eichberg (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Eichberg.

Which protected sites are near Fänerenspitz?

The closest are Züstli (1 km), Mäder (1 km) and Forstegg (1 km).