Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach), Nesslau

Raised bog1 haObject number 149

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach).

Location and surroundings

Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Nesslau. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 149. 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 der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach)?

Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) lies near Nesslau. The coordinates are 47.2265, 9.1539.

How large is Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach)?

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 der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) protected?

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

Which town is Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) in?

Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach) lies near Nesslau. The town page collects every protected site around Nesslau.

Which protected sites are near Moore auf der Wolzenalp (Hännis/Allmen/Rietbach)?

The closest are Feldmoos (1 km), Wolzenalp (1 km) and Feldmoos (1 km).