La Tourbière au sud des Veaux, Les Genevez JU

Raised bog7 haObject number 4

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Tourbière au sud des Veaux (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Tourbière au sud des Veaux.

Location and surroundings

La Tourbière au sud des Veaux is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Genevez JU. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 4. 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 Tourbière au sud des Veaux?

La Tourbière au sud des Veaux lies near Les Genevez JU. The coordinates are 47.2422, 7.0975.

How large is La Tourbière au sud des Veaux?

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 La Tourbière au sud des Veaux protected?

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

Which town is La Tourbière au sud des Veaux in?

La Tourbière au sud des Veaux lies near Tramelan. The town page collects every protected site around Tramelan.

Which protected sites are near La Tourbière au sud des Veaux?

The closest are La Tourbière au sud des Veaux (0 km), Tourbière à l'ouest de Prédame (1 km) and Pâturage du Droit (1 km).