Les Saignolis, Le Locle

Raised bog12 haObject number 20

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Les Saignolis is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Locle in the canton of NE. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 20. 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 Saignolis?

Les Saignolis lies near Le Locle in the canton of NE. The coordinates are 47.0856, 6.7612.

How large is Les Saignolis?

The site covers 12 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 Saignolis protected?

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

Which town is Les Saignolis in?

Les Saignolis lies near Le Locle (NE). The town page collects every protected site around Le Locle.

Which protected sites are near Les Saignolis?

The closest are Les Saignolis II (0 km), La Galandrure (0 km) and Les Saignolis I (1 km).

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.