Breitmoos, Grindelwald

Raised bog0 haObject number 517

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 517. 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 Breitmoos?

Breitmoos lies near Grindelwald in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6123, 7.9794.

How large is Breitmoos?

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 Breitmoos protected?

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

Which town is Breitmoos in?

Breitmoos lies near Grindelwald (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Grindelwald.

Which protected sites are near Breitmoos?

The closest are Breitmoos (0 km), Moor nordöstlich Hohchräjen (1 km) and Sattelegg/Am undren Brand (1 km).