Buholzer Schwändi, Horw

Raised bog0 haObject number 464

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Buholzer Schwändi is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Horw in the canton of LU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 464. 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 Buholzer Schwändi?

Buholzer Schwändi lies near Horw in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0023, 8.2798.

How large is Buholzer Schwändi?

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 Buholzer Schwändi protected?

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

Which town is Buholzer Schwändi in?

Buholzer Schwändi lies near Horw (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Horw.

Which protected sites are near Buholzer Schwändi?

The closest are Röhrli (1 km), Breitried/Cholhütten/Hohrüti (1 km) and Follenwald im Krienser Hohwald (1 km).