Fischbachmoos/Obermoos, Schwarzenegg

Raised bog1 haObject number 186

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fischbachmoos/Obermoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenegg. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 186. 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 Fischbachmoos/Obermoos?

Fischbachmoos/Obermoos lies near Schwarzenegg. The coordinates are 46.7963, 7.7353.

How large is Fischbachmoos/Obermoos?

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 Fischbachmoos/Obermoos protected?

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

Which town is Fischbachmoos/Obermoos in?

Fischbachmoos/Obermoos lies near Oberlangenegg. The town page collects every protected site around Oberlangenegg.

Which protected sites are near Fischbachmoos/Obermoos?

The closest are Hirschigraben (2 km), Higglenweid (2 km) and Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos (3 km).