Hessenmoos, Bennau

Raised bog6 haObject number 306

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hessenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 306. 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 Hessenmoos?

Hessenmoos lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1448, 8.7407.

How large is Hessenmoos?

The site covers 6 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 Hessenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Hessenmoos in?

Hessenmoos lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Hessenmoos?

The closest are Hessenmoos (0 km), Alp-Einsiedeln (1 km) and Schwantenau (2 km).