Forêt du Péché, Le Bémont JU

Raised bog1 haObject number 45

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Forêt du Péché is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Bémont JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 45. 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 Forêt du Péché?

Forêt du Péché lies near Le Bémont JU. The coordinates are 47.2680, 7.0383.

How large is Forêt du Péché?

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 Forêt du Péché protected?

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

Which town is Forêt du Péché in?

Forêt du Péché lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Forêt du Péché?

The closest are Forêt du Péché (0 km), Les Rouges Terres (2 km) and La Tourbière des Enfers (2 km).