Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard, Le Crêt-du-Locle

Raised bog1 haObject number 575

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard.

Location and surroundings

Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Crêt-du-Locle. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 575. 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 Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard?

Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard lies near Le Crêt-du-Locle. The coordinates are 47.0921, 6.7765.

How large is Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard?

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 Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard protected?

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

Which town is Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard in?

Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard lies near Le Locle. The town page collects every protected site around Le Locle.

Which protected sites are near Marais de Pouillerel/Marais Jean Colard?

The closest are Les Saignolis (1 km), La Galandrure (1 km) and Les Saignolis II (2 km).