Les Eplatures-Temple, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Raised bog0 haObject number 568

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Eplatures-Temple is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 568. 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 Eplatures-Temple?

Les Eplatures-Temple lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0843, 6.8014.

How large is Les Eplatures-Temple?

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 Eplatures-Temple protected?

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

Which town is Les Eplatures-Temple in?

Les Eplatures-Temple lies near La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE). The town page collects every protected site around La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Which protected sites are near Les Eplatures-Temple?

The closest are Les Eplatures-Temple (0 km), Les Eplatures (1 km) and Le Foulet (1 km).