Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet, Amden

Raised bog17 haObject number 159

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet.

Location and surroundings

Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Amden in the canton of SG. It covers 17 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 159. 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 Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet?

Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet lies near Amden in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1736, 9.1691.

How large is Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet?

The site covers 17 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 Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet protected?

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

Which town is Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet in?

Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet lies near Amden (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Amden.

Which protected sites are near Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet?

The closest are Teuffenrohr/Stocklerriet (0 km), Hinter Höhi (0 km) and Schärsboden-Moor (2 km).