Chuchifang, Boltigen

Raised bog1 haObject number 557

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Chuchifang is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 557. 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 Chuchifang?

Chuchifang lies near Boltigen in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6018, 7.3267.

How large is Chuchifang?

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 Chuchifang protected?

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

Which town is Chuchifang in?

Chuchifang lies near Boltigen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Boltigen.

Which protected sites are near Chuchifang?

The closest are Chuchifang (0 km), Bäderberg (1 km) and Zitbode (1 km).