Aelpli/Eggenriet, Grabserberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 153

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Aelpli/Eggenriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Grabserberg in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 153. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aelpli/Eggenriet?

Aelpli/Eggenriet lies near Grabserberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1852, 9.3523.

How large is Aelpli/Eggenriet?

The site covers 1 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 Aelpli/Eggenriet protected?

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

Which town is Aelpli/Eggenriet in?

Aelpli/Eggenriet lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Aelpli/Eggenriet?

The closest are Älpli/Eggenriet (0 km), Hangriet Hoxperen (1 km) and Munzenriet (2 km).