Gibelegg, Kriens

Raised bog0 haObject number 416

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gibelegg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 416. 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 Gibelegg?

Gibelegg lies near Kriens in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 47.0102, 8.2530.

How large is Gibelegg?

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 Gibelegg protected?

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

Which town is Gibelegg in?

Gibelegg lies near Kriens (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Kriens.

Which protected sites are near Gibelegg?

The closest are Furenmoos/Dorschnei (0 km), Grüebli/Hintergrüebli (0 km) and Moos nordwestlich Gibelegg (1 km).

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.