Marais de la Châtagne, La Châtagne

Raised bog0 haObject number 17

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Marais de la Châtagne is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Châtagne. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 17. 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 Marais de la Châtagne?

Marais de la Châtagne lies near La Châtagne. The coordinates are 46.9866, 6.6319.

How large is Marais de la Châtagne?

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 Marais de la Châtagne protected?

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

Which town is Marais de la Châtagne in?

Marais de la Châtagne lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The town page collects every protected site around Le Cerneux-Péquignot.

Which protected sites are near Marais de la Châtagne?

The closest are Marais de la Chatagne (1 km), Vers le Maix Rochat (1 km) and Vers le Maix Rochat (2 km).