Les Mosses de la Rogivue, Maracon

Raised bog14 haObject number 60

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Mosses de la Rogivue is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Maracon. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 60. 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 Mosses de la Rogivue?

Les Mosses de la Rogivue lies near Maracon. The coordinates are 46.5666, 6.8920.

How large is Les Mosses de la Rogivue?

The site covers 14 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 Mosses de la Rogivue protected?

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

Which town is Les Mosses de la Rogivue in?

Les Mosses de la Rogivue lies near Oron. The town page collects every protected site around Oron.

Which protected sites are near Les Mosses de la Rogivue?

The closest are Les Mosses de la Rogivue (0 km), Les Mosses de la Rogivue (0 km) and Les Mosses de la Rogivue (0 km).