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Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsSwitzerlandEastern SwitzerlandSt. GallenWahlkreis RheintalOberriet
Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform
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Wichenstein Lake Observation Platform
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Paul
August 4, 2022
Cycling
Wichensteiner See, Oberriet
The Wichensteinsee is located in the municipality of Oberriet at the eastern foot of the Semelenberg. A clay pit was operated on the area of today's lake …
The Wichensteinsee is located in the municipality of Oberriet at the eastern foot of the Semelenberg. A clay pit was operated on the area of today's lake …
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•Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣
February 1, 2025
Hiking
Beautiful platform for bird watching and nature watching.
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•Paul
June 14, 2025
Cycling
Wichenstein Nature Reserve, Oberriet
The extensive Wichenstein Nature Reserve, with its biotope and set against the backdrop of an imposing limestone cliff, is an important nesting site for forest, hedge, and water birds. This wetland also provides a habitat for many insects, frogs, and amphibians.
Wichenstein, with its over 20 hectares of land, is considered a reserve of supra-regional importance.
It offers a place of peace and relaxation. A fire pit is located in the immediate vicinity of the pond.
Text / Source: Municipality of Oberriet
oberriet.ch/natur/7484
The extensive Wichenstein Nature Reserve, with its biotope and set against the backdrop of an imposing limestone cliff, is an important nesting site for forest, hedge, and water birds. This wetland also provides a habitat for many insects, frogs, and amphibians.
Wichenstein, with its over 20 hectares of land, is considered a reserve of supra-regional importance.
It offers a place of peace and relaxation. A fire pit is located in the immediate vicinity of the pond.
Text / Source: Municipality of Oberriet
oberriet.ch/natur/7484
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