Hängstmoor, Eriz

Raised bog2 haObject number 183

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hängstmoor is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Eriz. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 183. 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 Hängstmoor?

Hängstmoor lies near Eriz. The coordinates are 46.7928, 7.8319.

How large is Hängstmoor?

The site covers 2 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 Hängstmoor protected?

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

Which town is Hängstmoor in?

Hängstmoor lies near Eriz. The town page collects every protected site around Eriz.

Which protected sites are near Hängstmoor?

The closest are Rotmoos (1 km), Rotmoos (1 km) and Vorderes Rotmösli (1 km).

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.