Gros Bois Derrière, Saignelégier

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Gros Bois Derrière (Fen) — Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Fen Gros Bois Derrière.

Location and surroundings

Gros Bois Derrière is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. It covers 29 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1309. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Inventory	Fen
Town	Saignelégier
Canton	JU
Area	29 ha
Object number	1309
Coordinates	47.24023, 7.04858
Object sheet	PDF

Nearby

Etang de la Gruère, Saignelégier Raised bog · 0 km La Gruère, Saignelégier Amphibian spawning site · 0 km Etang de la Gruère, Saignelégier Mire landscape · 0 km Etang de la Gruère, Les Reussilles Fen · 1 km Les Rouges Terres, Le Bémont JU Fen · 1 km La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux, La Chaux-des-Breuleux Raised bog · 2 km Les Royes, Le Bémont JU Raised bog · 2 km Les Royes, Saignelégier Amphibian spawning site · 2 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Gros Bois Derrière?

Gros Bois Derrière lies near Saignelégier in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2402, 7.0486.

How large is Gros Bois Derrière?

The site covers 29 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 Gros Bois Derrière protected?

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

Which town is Gros Bois Derrière in?

Gros Bois Derrière lies near Saignelégier (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Saignelégier.

Which protected sites are near Gros Bois Derrière?

The closest are Etang de la Gruère (0 km), La Gruère (0 km) and Etang de la Gruère (0 km).

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