 Of the unproductive areas, 0.21% is unproductive standing water (ponds or lakes), 4.81% is unproductive flowing water (rivers) and 0.84% is other unproductive land.The municipality is located on the high lands known as the "Hundsrüggen" between the Reuss and Ron rivers.It consists of the linear village of Buchrain, the hamlet of Leisibach and the industrial park of Perlen.