Gräppelen, Unterwasser

Mire landscape438 haObject number 387

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gräppelen is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. It covers 438 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 387. 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 Gräppelen?

Gräppelen lies near Unterwasser in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2136, 9.2846.

How large is Gräppelen?

The site covers 438 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 Gräppelen protected?

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

Which town is Gräppelen in?

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

Which protected sites are near Gräppelen?

The closest are Gräppelen (1 km), Säntisgebiet (1 km) and Lütisalp (2 km).