Heidmoos, Hindelbank

Raised bog1 haObject number 73

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heidmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hindelbank in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 73. 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 Heidmoos?

Heidmoos lies near Hindelbank in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.0564, 7.5478.

How large is Heidmoos?

The site covers 1 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 Heidmoos protected?

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

Which town is Heidmoos in?

Heidmoos lies near Hindelbank (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Hindelbank.

Which protected sites are near Heidmoos?

The closest are Bärmatten (1 km), Meienmoos (3 km) and Fraubrunnenmoos (5 km).