Mauntschas, St. Moritz

Raised bog1 haObject number 90

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mauntschas is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near St. Moritz in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 90. 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 Mauntschas?

Mauntschas lies near St. Moritz in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4896, 9.8516.

How large is Mauntschas?

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 Mauntschas protected?

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

Which town is Mauntschas in?

Mauntschas lies near St. Moritz (GR). The town page collects every protected site around St. Moritz.

Which protected sites are near Mauntschas?

The closest are Palüds dels Pelets (0 km), St. Moritz Bad - Piz Rosatsch (1 km) and Inn-S-Chanf (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.