Bergwis, Niederwil SG

Raised bog0 haObject number 134

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bergwis is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederwil SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 134. 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 Bergwis?

Bergwis lies near Niederwil SG. The coordinates are 47.4420, 9.1846.

How large is Bergwis?

The site covers 0 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 Bergwis protected?

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

Which town is Bergwis in?

Bergwis lies near Oberbüren. The town page collects every protected site around Oberbüren.

Which protected sites are near Bergwis?

The closest are Bergwies/Birkenhof (0 km), Burgweiher Riet (1 km) and Glatt nordwestlich Flawil (2 km).