Forenmoos/Schachenmoos, Gais

Raised bog2 haObject number 168

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

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.

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).