Moore auf Betelberg, Lenk im Simmental

Raised bog1 haObject number 562

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moore auf Betelberg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 562. 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 Moore auf Betelberg?

Moore auf Betelberg lies near Lenk im Simmental in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.4306, 7.4108.

How large is Moore auf Betelberg?

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 Moore auf Betelberg protected?

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

Which town is Moore auf Betelberg in?

Moore auf Betelberg lies near Lenk (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lenk.

Which protected sites are near Moore auf Betelberg?

The closest are Moore auf Betelberg (0 km), Moore südöstlich Haslerberg (0 km) and Moore südöstlich Haslerberg (0 km).