Chänelegg, Mürren

Raised bog0 haObject number 566

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chänelegg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Mürren. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 566. 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 Chänelegg?

Chänelegg lies near Mürren. The coordinates are 46.5697, 7.8952.

How large is Chänelegg?

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 Chänelegg protected?

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

Which town is Chänelegg in?

Chänelegg lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Chänelegg?

The closest are Chänelegg (0 km), Hofstatt (2 km) and Weisse Lütschine-Zweilütschinen (2 km).