Gontenmoos, Gontenbad

Raised bog0 haObject number 163

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gontenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Gontenbad in the canton of AI. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 163. 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 Gontenmoos?

Gontenmoos lies near Gontenbad in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.3280, 9.3700.

How large is Gontenmoos?

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 Gontenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Gontenmoos in?

Gontenmoos lies near Appenzell (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Appenzell.

Which protected sites are near Gontenmoos?

The closest are Gontenmoos (0 km), Kaubachtobel, Gonten (0 km) and Gontenmoos (0 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.