Champ Meusel, St-Imier

Raised bog1 haObject number 55

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Champ Meusel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near St-Imier in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 55. 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 Champ Meusel?

Champ Meusel lies near St-Imier in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1614, 7.0054.

How large is Champ Meusel?

The site covers 1 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 Champ Meusel protected?

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

Which town is Champ Meusel in?

Champ Meusel lies near Saint-Imier (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Imier.

Which protected sites are near Champ Meusel?

The closest are Pâturage de la Côte (1 km), Les Frasses (1 km) and Etangs Villeret (1 km).