Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental, Eigenthal

Raised bog1 haObject number 412

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental.

Location and surroundings

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Eigenthal. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 412. 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 Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental?

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental lies near Eigenthal. The coordinates are 47.0064, 8.2170.

How large is Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental?

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 Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental protected?

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

Which town is Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental in?

Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental lies near Kriens. The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental?

The closest are Forrenmoos (0 km), Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos (1 km) and Hinterschild (1 km).