Gurnigel/Gantrisch, Riffenmatt

Mire landscape4 503 haObject number 163

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gurnigel/Gantrisch is a mire landscape in Switzerland. The site lies near Riffenmatt. It covers 4 503 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 163. 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 Gurnigel/Gantrisch?

Gurnigel/Gantrisch lies near Riffenmatt. The coordinates are 46.7334, 7.4095.

How large is Gurnigel/Gantrisch?

The site covers 4 503 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 Gurnigel/Gantrisch protected?

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

Which town is Gurnigel/Gantrisch in?

Gurnigel/Gantrisch lies near Rüschegg. The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Gurnigel/Gantrisch?

The closest are Schwarzwasser/Bärgli (1 km), Dürrentännli (2 km) and Dürrentännli (2 km).