Balmoos, Hasle LU

Raised bog1 haObject number 296

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Balmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hasle LU in the canton of LU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 296. 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 Balmoos?

Balmoos lies near Hasle LU in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9640, 8.0612.

How large is Balmoos?

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 Balmoos protected?

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

Which town is Balmoos in?

Balmoos lies near Hasle (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Hasle.

Which protected sites are near Balmoos?

The closest are Balmoos (0 km), Stächtenmösli (1 km) and Stächtenmösli (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.