Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel, Rüschegg Heubach

Raised bog1 haObject number 526

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel.

Location and surroundings

Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 526. 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 östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel?

Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7546, 7.4399.

How large is Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel?

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 östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel protected?

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

Which town is Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel in?

Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel lies near Rüschegg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Moor östlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel?

The closest are Moor westlich Wissenbach/Gurnigel (0 km), Hochmoor Wyssebach (0 km) and Fischzuchtteich Gurnigelbad (1 km).