Gänsenmoos, Schwarzenburg

Raised bog3 haObject number 70

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gänsenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 70. 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 Gänsenmoos?

Gänsenmoos lies near Schwarzenburg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8336, 7.3553.

How large is Gänsenmoos?

The site covers 3 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 Gänsenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Gänsenmoos in?

Gänsenmoos lies near Schwarzenburg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Schwarzenburg.

Which protected sites are near Gänsenmoos?

The closest are Aare-Brugg (1 km), Sense- und Schwarzwassergraben (1 km) and Schwarzenburgerland mit Sense- und Schwarzwasserschlucht (2 km).