Altmatt-Biberbrugg, Bennau

Raised bog3 haObject number 303

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Altmatt-Biberbrugg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 303. 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 Altmatt-Biberbrugg?

Altmatt-Biberbrugg lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1463, 8.6926.

How large is Altmatt-Biberbrugg?

The site covers 3 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 Altmatt-Biberbrugg protected?

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

Which town is Altmatt-Biberbrugg in?

Altmatt-Biberbrugg lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Altmatt-Biberbrugg?

The closest are Wissenbach (0 km), Wissenbach (1 km) and Breitried (1 km).