Derrière les Embreux, Lajoux JU

Raised bog0 haObject number 44

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Derrière les Embreux is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Lajoux JU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 44. 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 Derrière les Embreux?

Derrière les Embreux lies near Lajoux JU. The coordinates are 47.2683, 7.1165.

How large is Derrière les Embreux?

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 Derrière les Embreux protected?

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

Which town is Derrière les Embreux in?

Derrière les Embreux lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Derrière les Embreux?

The closest are Les Embreux (1 km), Les Embreux (1 km) and Tourbière à l'ouest de Prédame (2 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.