Gerschni, Engelberg

Raised bog0 haObject number 290

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gerschni is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 290. 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 Gerschni?

Gerschni lies near Engelberg in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8085, 8.3903.

How large is Gerschni?

The site covers 0 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 Gerschni protected?

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

Which town is Gerschni in?

Gerschni lies near Engelberg (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Engelberg.

Which protected sites are near Gerschni?

The closest are Feldmoos (Gerschni) (1 km), Feldmoos (1 km) and Gmeinegg (3 km).