Aegelsee, Maschwanden

Raised bog0 haObject number 119

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Aegelsee (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Aegelsee.

Location and surroundings

Aegelsee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Maschwanden. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 119. 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 Aegelsee?

Aegelsee lies near Maschwanden. The coordinates are 47.2399, 8.4371.

How large is Aegelsee?

The site covers 0 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Aegelsee protected?

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

Which town is Aegelsee in?

Aegelsee lies near Maschwanden. The town page collects every protected site around Maschwanden.

Which protected sites are near Aegelsee?

The closest are Ägelsee (0 km), Kiesgrube Hinterfeld (1 km) and Wigarten (1 km).

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.