Gubelmoos, Schönenberg ZH

Raised bog3 haObject number 122

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Gubelmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schönenberg ZH. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 122. 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 Gubelmoos?

Gubelmoos lies near Schönenberg ZH. The coordinates are 47.1953, 8.6236.

How large is Gubelmoos?

The site covers 3 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 Gubelmoos protected?

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

Which town is Gubelmoos in?

Gubelmoos lies near Wädenswil. The town page collects every protected site around Wädenswil.

Which protected sites are near Gubelmoos?

The closest are Gubelried (0 km), Hinterbergried (1 km) and Vermoorungen um das Sagenhölzli (1 km).