Arven unter Fräkmünt, Hergiswil NW

Raised bog5 haObject number 413

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Arven unter Fräkmünt is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hergiswil NW in the canton of NW. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 413. 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 Arven unter Fräkmünt?

Arven unter Fräkmünt lies near Hergiswil NW in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9915, 8.2620.

How large is Arven unter Fräkmünt?

The site covers 5 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 Arven unter Fräkmünt protected?

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

Which town is Arven unter Fräkmünt in?

Arven unter Fräkmünt lies near Hergiswil (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Hergiswil.

Which protected sites are near Arven unter Fräkmünt?

The closest are Mülimäs (1 km), Seewli/Riedboden (1 km) and Follenwald im Krienser Hohwald (1 km).