Gross Gfäl, Sörenberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 317

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gross Gfäl is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 317. 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 Gross Gfäl?

Gross Gfäl lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8139, 8.0096.

How large is Gross Gfäl?

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 Gross Gfäl protected?

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

Which town is Gross Gfäl in?

Gross Gfäl lies near Flühli (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Flühli.

Which protected sites are near Gross Gfäl?

The closest are Husegg (0 km), Husegg-Ochsenweid (0 km) and Husegg-Hurnischwand (0 km).