Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules, Maules

Raised bog1 haObject number 58

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules.

Location and surroundings

Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Maules. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 58. 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 Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules?

Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules lies near Maules. The coordinates are 46.6487, 7.0041.

How large is Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules?

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 Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules protected?

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

Which town is Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules in?

Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules lies near Sorens. The town page collects every protected site around Sorens.

Which protected sites are near Les Gurles/Les Communs de Maules?

The closest are Les Gurles (0 km), Les Gurles (1 km) and Les Mosses-Rosez (3 km).