Altmatt-Biberbrugg, Bennau

Raised bog14 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 14 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 47.1446, 8.6996.

How large is Altmatt-Biberbrugg?

The site covers 14 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 Schlänggli-Biberbrugg (0 km), Ängiried (1 km) and Wissenbach (1 km).