Feldmoos, Nesslau

Raised bog1 haObject number 156

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Feldmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 156. 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 Feldmoos?

Feldmoos lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.2278, 9.1723.

How large is Feldmoos?

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 Feldmoos protected?

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

Which town is Feldmoos in?

Feldmoos lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Feldmoos?

The closest are Feldmoos (1 km), Wolzenalp (1 km) and Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) (1 km).