Bois des Muses, Moutier

Raised bog0 haObject number 710

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Bois des Muses is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Moutier in the canton of JU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 710. 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 Bois des Muses?

Bois des Muses lies near Moutier in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2927, 7.3296.

How large is Bois des Muses?

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 Bois des Muses protected?

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

Which town is Bois des Muses in?

Bois des Muses lies near Moutier (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Moutier.

Which protected sites are near Bois des Muses?

The closest are La Bergerie (2 km), La Bergerie (2 km) and Les Ersattes (2 km).