Alter Rhein: Thal (SG), Altenrhein

Water bird reserve167 haObject number 103

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Alter Rhein: Thal (SG).

Location and surroundings

Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Altenrhein in the canton of SG. It covers 167 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 103. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alter Rhein: Thal (SG)?

Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) lies near Altenrhein in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.4937, 9.5570.

How large is Alter Rhein: Thal (SG)?

The site covers 167 ha according to the federal inventory.

Water bird reserve: what is it?

Water bird and migratory bird reserves protect stopover sites for migrants and wintering grounds for waterfowl.

Is Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) protected?

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

Which town is Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) in?

Alter Rhein: Thal (SG) lies near Thal (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Thal.

Which protected sites are near Alter Rhein: Thal (SG)?

The closest are Altenrhein (0 km), Altenrhein (0 km) and Bodenseeriet, Altenrhein (0 km).