Bärfel, Oberwald

Raised bog2 haObject number 439

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bärfel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 439. 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 Bärfel?

Bärfel lies near Oberwald in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.5448, 8.3575.

How large is Bärfel?

The site covers 2 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 Bärfel protected?

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

Which town is Bärfel in?

Bärfel lies near Obergoms (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Obergoms.

Which protected sites are near Bärfel?

The closest are Bärfel (0 km), Sand (1 km) and Triest (1 km).