La Mosse d'en Bas, Le Crêt-près-Semsales

Raised bog5 haObject number 63

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Mosse d'en Bas (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Mosse d'en Bas.

Location and surroundings

La Mosse d'en Bas is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Crêt-près-Semsales. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 63. 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 La Mosse d'en Bas?

La Mosse d'en Bas lies near Le Crêt-près-Semsales. The coordinates are 46.6077, 6.9255.

How large is La Mosse d'en Bas?

The site covers 5 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 La Mosse d'en Bas protected?

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

Which town is La Mosse d'en Bas in?

La Mosse d'en Bas lies near Vaulruz. The town page collects every protected site around Vaulruz.

Which protected sites are near La Mosse d'en Bas?

The closest are La Mosse d'en Bas (0 km), Les Grands Marais (1 km) and Les Grands Marais, Les Ecasseys (1 km).