Hochmoor bei Etzelwil, Schlierbach

Raised bog0 haObject number 77

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Hochmoor bei Etzelwil is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schlierbach. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 77. 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 Hochmoor bei Etzelwil?

Hochmoor bei Etzelwil lies near Schlierbach. The coordinates are 47.2370, 8.1249.

How large is Hochmoor bei Etzelwil?

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 Hochmoor bei Etzelwil protected?

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

Which town is Hochmoor bei Etzelwil in?

Hochmoor bei Etzelwil lies near Rickenbach. The town page collects every protected site around Rickenbach.

Which protected sites are near Hochmoor bei Etzelwil?

The closest are Buttenberg (2 km), Zollester (3 km) and Burger Weiher (4 km).