Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg, Kriens

Raised bog4 haObject number 417

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg.

Location and surroundings

Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 417. 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 Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg?

Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0117, 8.2633.

How large is Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg?

The site covers 4 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 Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg protected?

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

Which town is Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg in?

Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg lies near Kriens (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Furenmoos bei der Krienseregg?

The closest are Follenwald im Krienser Hohwald (1 km), Gibelegg (1 km) and Furenmoos/Dorschnei (1 km).