Le Marais/Les Bochats, Couvet

Raised bog0 haObject number 56

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Le Marais/Les Bochats (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Le Marais/Les Bochats.

Location and surroundings

Le Marais/Les Bochats is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Couvet. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 56. 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 Le Marais/Les Bochats?

Le Marais/Les Bochats lies near Couvet. The coordinates are 46.9155, 6.6193.

How large is Le Marais/Les Bochats?

The site covers 0 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 Le Marais/Les Bochats protected?

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

Which town is Le Marais/Les Bochats in?

Le Marais/Les Bochats lies near Val-de-Travers. The town page collects every protected site around Val-de-Travers.

Which protected sites are near Le Marais/Les Bochats?

The closest are Marais des Bochats-Ouest (0 km), Bellevue (1 km) and Côte Bertin (1 km).