Etzelhüsli, Haslen GL

Raised bog3 haObject number 247

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Etzelhüsli is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Haslen GL in the canton of GL. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 247. 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 Etzelhüsli?

Etzelhüsli lies near Haslen GL in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 46.9491, 9.0691.

How large is Etzelhüsli?

The site covers 3 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 Etzelhüsli protected?

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

Which town is Etzelhüsli in?

Etzelhüsli lies near Glarus Süd (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Glarus Süd.

Which protected sites are near Etzelhüsli?

The closest are Etzelhüsli (0 km), Werbenrüsli (1 km) and Kärpf (2 km).