Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos, Walchwil

Raised bog1 haObject number 170

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos.

Location and surroundings

Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Walchwil. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 170. 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 Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos?

Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos lies near Walchwil. The coordinates are 47.1263, 8.5304.

How large is Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos?

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 Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos protected?

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

Which town is Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos in?

Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos lies near Zug. The town page collects every protected site around Zug.

Which protected sites are near Eigenried/Birchried/Kellersforen/Früebüelmoos?

The closest are Eigenried (1 km), Birchriedli (1 km) and Zugersee-Zug (2 km).