Grossmoos, Oberwil im Simmental

Fen9 haObject number 1197

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grossmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 9 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1197. 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 Grossmoos?

Grossmoos lies near Oberwil im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6294, 7.4311.

How large is Grossmoos?

The site covers 9 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 Grossmoos protected?

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

Which town is Grossmoos in?

Grossmoos lies near Oberwil im Simmental (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Oberwil im Simmental.

Which protected sites are near Grossmoos?

The closest are Cholersmoos (1 km), Höhe (1 km) and Hinderi Site (1 km).