Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG), Steinach

Water bird reserve119 haObject number 104

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG).

Location and surroundings

Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Steinach in the canton of SG. It covers 119 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 104. 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 Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG)?

Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) lies near Steinach in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.5048, 9.4451.

How large is Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG)?

The site covers 119 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 Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) protected?

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

Which town is Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) in?

Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG) lies near Steinach (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Steinach.

Which protected sites are near Rorschacher Bucht / Arbon (SG)?

The closest are Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (1 km), Mühlebach-Horn, Farbmühle (3 km) and Goldach-Goldach, Bleiche (3 km).