Hobacher, Oberiberg

Raised bog7 haObject number 308

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hobacher is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 308. 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 Hobacher?

Hobacher lies near Oberiberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0272, 8.7503.

How large is Hobacher?

The site covers 7 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 Hobacher protected?

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

Which town is Hobacher in?

Hobacher lies near Oberiberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Oberiberg.

Which protected sites are near Hobacher?

The closest are Hobacher (0 km), Gross Underbäch (1 km) and Gross Underbäch (1 km).