Moore bei Steig und Schartegg, Krummenau

Raised bog1 haObject number 588

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Moore bei Steig und Schartegg (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Moore bei Steig und Schartegg.

Location and surroundings

Moore bei Steig und Schartegg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Krummenau in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 588. 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 bei Steig und Schartegg?

Moore bei Steig und Schartegg lies near Krummenau in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2604, 9.1936.

How large is Moore bei Steig und Schartegg?

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 bei Steig und Schartegg protected?

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

Which town is Moore bei Steig und Schartegg in?

Moore bei Steig und Schartegg lies near Zug Krummenau (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Krummenau.

Which protected sites are near Moore bei Steig und Schartegg?

The closest are Moore bei Steig und Schartegg (0 km), Moor zwischen Turn und Laub (1 km) and Unterloch/Grundlosen (1 km).