Märzental, Mädris-Vermol

Raised bog1 haObject number 424

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Märzental is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Mädris-Vermol. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 424. 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 Märzental?

Märzental lies near Mädris-Vermol. The coordinates are 47.0596, 9.3694.

How large is Märzental?

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 Märzental protected?

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

Which town is Märzental in?

Märzental lies near Sargans. The town page collects every protected site around Sargans.

Which protected sites are near Märzental?

The closest are Melser Hinterberg – Flumser Kleinberg (0 km), Westlich Hobisbüel (1 km) and Chapfensee (1 km).