Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg, Beatenberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 507

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg.

Location and surroundings

Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Beatenberg in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 507. 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 Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg?

Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg lies near Beatenberg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.6937, 7.8164.

How large is Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg?

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 Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg protected?

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

Which town is Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg in?

Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg lies near Beatenberg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Beatenberg.

Which protected sites are near Moor im Unterholz/Waldegg?

The closest are Rumpfweidli (1 km), Weiher Fritz Wenger (1 km) and Schore (2 km).