Guggenhalden, Urnäsch

Raised bog0 haObject number 581

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Guggenhalden is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 581. 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 Guggenhalden?

Guggenhalden lies near Urnäsch in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.2950, 9.2496.

How large is Guggenhalden?

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 Guggenhalden protected?

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

Which town is Guggenhalden in?

Guggenhalden lies near Urnäsch (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Urnäsch.

Which protected sites are near Guggenhalden?

The closest are Bruggerenwald (0 km), Forenmösli/Burketwald/Paradisli (1 km) and Forenmösli/Burketwald/Paradisli (1 km).