Gerzensee im Kernwald, Kerns

Raised bog0 haObject number 289

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gerzensee im Kernwald is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kerns in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 289. 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 Gerzensee im Kernwald?

Gerzensee im Kernwald lies near Kerns in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9250, 8.2935.

How large is Gerzensee im Kernwald?

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 Gerzensee im Kernwald protected?

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

Which town is Gerzensee im Kernwald in?

Gerzensee im Kernwald lies near Kerns (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Kerns.

Which protected sites are near Gerzensee im Kernwald?

The closest are Gerzensee, Blindseeli (0 km), Schlierenrüti, Reservat Sarna (1 km) and Schlierenrüti (1 km).