Kau, Appenzell

Nature reserve

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Kau (Nature reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Nature reserve Kau.

Location and surroundings

Kau is a nature reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Appenzell in the canton of AI. 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 Kau?

Kau lies near Appenzell in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3222, 9.3912.

Is Kau protected?

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

Which town is Kau in?

Kau lies near Appenzell (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Appenzell.

Which protected sites are near Kau?

The closest are Gontenmoos (2 km), Helchen (2 km) and Gontenmoos (2 km).