Moor nördlich Heeg, Gams

Raised bog0 haObject number 591

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moor nördlich Heeg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Gams in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 591. 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 nördlich Heeg?

Moor nördlich Heeg lies near Gams in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2072, 9.4091.

How large is Moor nördlich Heeg?

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 Moor nördlich Heeg protected?

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

Which town is Moor nördlich Heeg in?

Moor nördlich Heeg lies near Gams (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Gams.

Which protected sites are near Moor nördlich Heeg?

The closest are Schönenboden/Sommerigchopf (1 km), Oberhag/Müselen/Langriet (1 km) and Loch (2 km).