Grindelmoos, Horgenberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 125

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grindelmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Horgenberg. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 125. 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 Grindelmoos?

Grindelmoos lies near Horgenberg. The coordinates are 47.2389, 8.6044.

How large is Grindelmoos?

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 Grindelmoos protected?

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

Which town is Grindelmoos in?

Grindelmoos lies near Horgen. The town page collects every protected site around Horgen.

Which protected sites are near Grindelmoos?

The closest are Grindelmoos (0 km), Grindel (0 km) and Chrutzelenmoos (2 km).