Moore auf dem Rickenpass, Ricken SG

Raised bog2 haObject number 136

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moore auf dem Rickenpass is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Ricken SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 136. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Moore auf dem Rickenpass?

Moore auf dem Rickenpass lies near Ricken SG. The coordinates are 47.2583, 9.0377.

How large is Moore auf dem Rickenpass?

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 Moore auf dem Rickenpass protected?

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

Which town is Moore auf dem Rickenpass in?

Moore auf dem Rickenpass lies near Gommiswald. The town page collects every protected site around Gommiswald.

Which protected sites are near Moore auf dem Rickenpass?

The closest are Moore auf dem Rickenpass (0 km), Durchschlagen (0 km) and Östlich Hinter Schümberg (1 km).