Cholwald Schwägalp, Urnäsch
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Cholwald Schwägalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 139. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cholwald Schwägalp?
Cholwald Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.2652, 9.3056.
How large is Cholwald Schwägalp?
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 Cholwald Schwägalp protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Cholwald Schwägalp in?
Cholwald Schwägalp lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.
Which protected sites are near Cholwald Schwägalp?
The closest are Cholwald Schwägalp (1 km), Moore im Trämelloch (1 km) and Moore auf dem Chräzerenpass (Schwarzegg, Lauchriet, Witiriet) (1 km).
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.