Cheiserschwand, Sörenberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 452

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Cheiserschwand is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 452. 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 Cheiserschwand?

Cheiserschwand lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8394, 7.9990.

How large is Cheiserschwand?

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 Cheiserschwand protected?

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

Which town is Cheiserschwand in?

Cheiserschwand lies near Flühli (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Flühli.

Which protected sites are near Cheiserschwand?

The closest are Stächelegg/Ghack (0 km), Stächeleggmoos (1 km) and Bodenhütten (1 km).