Lauenensee, Lauenen b. Gstaad

Raised bog15 haObject number 561

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Lauenensee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 561. 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 Lauenensee?

Lauenensee lies near Lauenen b. Gstaad in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.3950, 7.3323.

How large is Lauenensee?

The site covers 15 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 Lauenensee protected?

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

Which town is Lauenensee in?

Lauenensee lies near Lauenen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauenen.

Which protected sites are near Lauenensee?

The closest are Lauenensee (0 km), Lauenensee (0 km) and Lauenensee (1 km).