Creux de l'Epral, Le Noirmont

Raised bog0 haObject number 21

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Creux de l'Epral (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Creux de l'Epral.

Location and surroundings

Creux de l'Epral is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Noirmont in the canton of JU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 21. 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 Creux de l'Epral?

Creux de l'Epral lies near Le Noirmont in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2054, 6.9340.

How large is Creux de l'Epral?

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 Creux de l'Epral protected?

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

Which town is Creux de l'Epral in?

Creux de l'Epral lies near Le Noirmont (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Le Noirmont.

Which protected sites are near Creux de l'Epral?

The closest are Creux de l'Epral (0 km), Tourbières de Chanteraine (1 km) and Tourbières de Chanteraine (2 km).