La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres, Le Bémont JU

Raised bog1 haObject number 8

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres.

Location and surroundings

La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Bémont JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 8. 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 La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres?

La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres lies near Le Bémont JU. The coordinates are 47.2572, 7.0651.

How large is La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres?

The site covers 1 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 Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres protected?

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

Which town is La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres in?

La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near La Saigne à l'est des Rouges-Terres?

The closest are Le Droit (1 km), Franches-Montagnes (1 km) and Etang de la Gruère (2 km).