Gross Moos im Schwendital, Näfels

Raised bog0 haObject number 245

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gross Moos im Schwendital is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 245. 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 Gross Moos im Schwendital?

Gross Moos im Schwendital lies near Näfels in the canton of GL. The coordinates are 47.1093, 8.9931.

How large is Gross Moos im Schwendital?

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 Gross Moos im Schwendital protected?

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

Which town is Gross Moos im Schwendital in?

Gross Moos im Schwendital lies near Zug Nieder- und Oberurnen (GL). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Nieder- und Oberurnen.

Which protected sites are near Gross Moos im Schwendital?

The closest are Gross Moos im Schwendital (0 km), Schwändital (1 km) and Scheidegg (1 km).