Juchmoos, Oberkirch LU

Fen5 haObject number 2407

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Juchmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberkirch LU in the canton of LU. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 2407. 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 Juchmoos?

Juchmoos lies near Oberkirch LU in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.1514, 8.1253.

How large is Juchmoos?

The site covers 5 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 Juchmoos protected?

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

Which town is Juchmoos in?

Juchmoos lies near Oberkirch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Oberkirch.

Which protected sites are near Juchmoos?

The closest are Zällmoos (2 km), Prähistorische Pfahlbauten um die Alpen (2 km) and Schorenmoos (3 km).