Chnoden/Heumoos, Walchwil

Raised bog3 haObject number 173

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chnoden/Heumoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Walchwil. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 173. 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 Chnoden/Heumoos?

Chnoden/Heumoos lies near Walchwil. The coordinates are 47.0952, 8.5532.

How large is Chnoden/Heumoos?

The site covers 3 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 Chnoden/Heumoos protected?

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

Which town is Chnoden/Heumoos in?

Chnoden/Heumoos lies near Unterägeri. The town page collects every protected site around Unterägeri.

Which protected sites are near Chnoden/Heumoos?

The closest are Heumoos (0 km), Chnoden (1 km) and Langmösli/Feldriedli (1 km).