Totmoos, Giswil

Fen125 haObject number 3300

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Totmoos is a fen in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 125 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3300. 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 Totmoos?

Totmoos lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8172, 8.0759.

How large is Totmoos?

The site covers 125 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 Totmoos protected?

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

Which town is Totmoos in?

Totmoos lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Totmoos?

The closest are Totmoos (0 km), Glaubenberg (0 km) and Glaubenbielen Ribihütte (1 km).