Forenmoos/Schachenmoos, Gais
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Forenmoos/Schachenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Gais in the canton of AR. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 168. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forenmoos/Schachenmoos?
Forenmoos/Schachenmoos lies near Gais in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.3590, 9.4812.
How large is Forenmoos/Schachenmoos?
The site covers 2 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 Forenmoos/Schachenmoos protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Forenmoos/Schachenmoos in?
Forenmoos/Schachenmoos lies near Gais (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Gais.
Which protected sites are near Forenmoos/Schachenmoos?
The closest are Kleckelmoos (0 km), Langmoos/Foren (0 km) and Gross Moos/Rietlerwald (1 km).