Dos le Cras, Lajoux JU

Fen4 haObject number 1303

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Dos le Cras is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Lajoux JU. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1303. 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 Dos le Cras?

Dos le Cras lies near Lajoux JU. The coordinates are 47.2879, 7.1322.

How large is Dos le Cras?

The site covers 4 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 Dos le Cras protected?

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

Which town is Dos le Cras in?

Dos le Cras lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Dos le Cras?

The closest are Dos le Cras (0 km), La Couaye (2 km) and La Couaye (2 km).