Gmeine Schöriz, Eriz

Raised bog1 haObject number 342

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gmeine Schöriz is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Eriz. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 342. 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 Gmeine Schöriz?

Gmeine Schöriz lies near Eriz. The coordinates are 46.7699, 7.7896.

How large is Gmeine Schöriz?

The site covers 1 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 Gmeine Schöriz protected?

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

Which town is Gmeine Schöriz in?

Gmeine Schöriz lies near Eriz. The town page collects every protected site around Eriz.

Which protected sites are near Gmeine Schöriz?

The closest are Moor westlich Steinige Schöriz (1 km), Stouffe/Pfidertschegg (1 km) and Horneggwald (1 km).