Grossriet/Gnappiriet, Stans

Raised bog8 haObject number 107

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Grossriet/Gnappiriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stans in the canton of NW. It covers 8 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 107. 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 Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

Grossriet/Gnappiriet lies near Stans in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9708, 8.3770.

How large is Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

The site covers 8 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 Grossriet/Gnappiriet protected?

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

Which town is Grossriet/Gnappiriet in?

Grossriet/Gnappiriet lies near Stans (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Stans.

Which protected sites are near Grossriet/Gnappiriet?

The closest are Gnappiried (0 km), Grossriet/Gnappiriet (0 km) and Ächerli (1 km).