Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet, Amden

Raised bog2 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 2 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 47.1717, 9.1677.

How large is Hinter Höhi/Bönisriet/Stöcklerriet?

The site covers 2 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 (1 km) and Walau (2 km).