Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental, Schwarzenberg LU

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 Schwarzenberg LU. 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 Schwarzenberg LU. The coordinates are 47.0057, 8.2062.

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 Malters. The town page collects every protected site around Malters.

Which protected sites are near Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos im Eigental?

The closest are Forrenmoos/Meienstossmoos (0 km), Forrenmoos (1 km) and Schofberg (2 km).