Stein am Rhein (SH,TG), Rheinklingen

Water bird reserve80 haObject number 2

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Stein am Rhein (SH,TG).

Location and surroundings

Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Rheinklingen in the canton of TG. It covers 80 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2. 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 Stein am Rhein (SH,TG)?

Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) lies near Rheinklingen in the canton of TG. The coordinates are 47.6768, 8.8165.

How large is Stein am Rhein (SH,TG)?

The site covers 80 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 Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) protected?

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

Which town is Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) in?

Stein am Rhein (SH,TG) lies near Wagenhausen (TG). The town page collects every protected site around Wagenhausen.

Which protected sites are near Stein am Rhein (SH,TG)?

The closest are Bibermüli (1 km), Alte Biberschleife (1 km) and Etzwilerriet (2 km).