Les Embreux, Le Prédame

Raised bog0 haObject number 5

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Embreux is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Prédame. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 5. 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 Les Embreux?

Les Embreux lies near Le Prédame. The coordinates are 47.2620, 7.1116.

How large is Les Embreux?

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 Les Embreux protected?

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

Which town is Les Embreux in?

Les Embreux lies near Montfaucon. The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Les Embreux?

The closest are Les Embreux (1 km), Derrière les Embreux (1 km) and Tourbière à l'ouest de Prédame (1 km).