Heidsee, Valbella

Raised bog1 haObject number 238

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Heidsee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Valbella in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 238. 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 Heidsee?

Heidsee lies near Valbella in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7384, 9.5469.

How large is Heidsee?

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 Heidsee protected?

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

Which town is Heidsee in?

Heidsee lies near Vaz/Obervaz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Vaz/Obervaz.

Which protected sites are near Heidsee?

The closest are Nordufer Heidsee (1 km), Lenzerheide (1 km) and Heidsee, Pedra Grossa (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.