Fuchseren, Finsterwald b. Entlebuch

Raised bog1 haObject number 435

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Fuchseren is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 435. 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 Fuchseren?

Fuchseren lies near Finsterwald b. Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9683, 8.1140.

How large is Fuchseren?

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 Fuchseren protected?

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

Which town is Fuchseren in?

Fuchseren lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Fuchseren?

The closest are Fuchseren (0 km), Fuchserenmoos/Geugelhusenmoos (0 km) and Fuchserenmoos (0 km).