Chilmoos, Boltigen

Fen12 haObject number 1175

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Chilmoos (Fen)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Chilmoos.

Location and surroundings

Chilmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1175. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chilmoos?

Chilmoos lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5872, 7.3383.

How large is Chilmoos?

The site covers 12 ha according to the federal inventory.

Fen: what is it?

Fens are fed by groundwater or slope water and host many specialised plant and animal species.

Is Chilmoos protected?

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

Which town is Chilmoos in?

Chilmoos lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Chilmoos?

The closest are Bruchsee auf dem Jaunpass (1 km), Moore nördlich Toffelsweid (1 km) and Bruch (1 km).