Marchmettlen, Stalden (Sarnen)

Raised bog0 haObject number 258

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Marchmettlen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 258. 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 Marchmettlen?

Marchmettlen lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9052, 8.1042.

How large is Marchmettlen?

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 Marchmettlen protected?

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

Which town is Marchmettlen in?

Marchmettlen lies near Hasle (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Hasle.

Which protected sites are near Marchmettlen?

The closest are Talhubel/Siterenmoos (0 km), Zwischen Glaubenberg und Rossalp (1 km) and Gürmschwald (1 km).