Breitried, Bennau

Raised bog2 haObject number 191

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Breitried is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 191. 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 Breitried?

Breitried lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1494, 8.6869.

How large is Breitried?

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 Breitried protected?

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

Which town is Breitried in?

Breitried lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Breitried?

The closest are Breitried (0 km), Wissenbach (0 km) and Wissenbach (0 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.