Gross Trogen, Stalden (Sarnen)

Raised bog0 haObject number 261

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gross Trogen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 261. 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 Trogen?

Gross Trogen lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8827, 8.1061.

How large is Gross Trogen?

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 Trogen protected?

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

Which town is Gross Trogen in?

Gross Trogen lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Gross Trogen?

The closest are Glaubenberg (0 km), Trogenwald (0 km) and Chli Trogen (1 km).