Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli, Schwanden (Sigriswil)

Raised bog2 haObject number 338

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 338. 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 Oberes Hörnli?

Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli lies near Schwanden (Sigriswil). The coordinates are 46.7566, 7.7896.

How large is Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli?

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 Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli protected?

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

Which town is Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli in?

Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli lies near Beatenberg. The town page collects every protected site around Beatenberg.

Which protected sites are near Moor nördlich Oberes Hörnli?

The closest are Moor östlich Unteres Hörnli (0 km), Moor nordöstlich Oberes Hörnli (0 km) and Hubelhörnli (1 km).