Mettilimoos, Entlebuch

Raised bog2 haObject number 408

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Mettilimoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Entlebuch in the canton of LU. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 408. 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 Mettilimoos?

Mettilimoos lies near Entlebuch in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9828, 8.0931.

How large is Mettilimoos?

The site covers 2 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 Mettilimoos protected?

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

Which town is Mettilimoos in?

Mettilimoos lies near Entlebuch (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Entlebuch.

Which protected sites are near Mettilimoos?

The closest are Mettilimoos (0 km), Nesslenbrunnenboden/Geugelhusenmoos (2 km) and Fuchserenmoos/Geugelhusenmoos (2 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.