Hinter den Weiden, Rothenthurm

Raised bog0 haObject number 430

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hinter den Weiden is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 430. 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 Hinter den Weiden?

Hinter den Weiden lies near Rothenthurm in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0604, 8.6800.

How large is Hinter den Weiden?

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 Hinter den Weiden protected?

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

Which town is Hinter den Weiden in?

Hinter den Weiden lies near Rothenthurm (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Rothenthurm.

Which protected sites are near Hinter den Weiden?

The closest are Hinter den Weiden (0 km), Bannegg (1 km) and Hunds-Chotten (1 km).