La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux, La Chaux-des-Breuleux

Raised bog1 haObject number 3

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux.

Location and surroundings

La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Chaux-des-Breuleux in the canton of JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 3. 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 Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux?

La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux lies near La Chaux-des-Breuleux in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2220, 7.0406.

How large is La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux?

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 Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux protected?

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

Which town is La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux in?

La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux lies near Mont-Tramelan (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Mont-Tramelan.

Which protected sites are near La Tourbière de la Chaux-des-Breuleux?

The closest are La Chaux-des-Breuleux (0 km), La Tourbière de La Chaux-des-Breuleux (0 km) and La Gruère (2 km).