Les Pontins, Les Pontins

Raised bog3 haObject number 11

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Pontins is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Les Pontins in the canton of BE. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 11. 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 Pontins?

Les Pontins lies near Les Pontins in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 47.1274, 6.9881.

How large is Les Pontins?

The site covers 3 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 Pontins protected?

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

Which town is Les Pontins in?

Les Pontins lies near Saint-Imier (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Saint-Imier.

Which protected sites are near Les Pontins?

The closest are Les Pontins (1 km), Les Pontins (1 km) and Pontins (1 km).