Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand, Schangnau

Raised bog1 haObject number 355

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 355. 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 Unter Hungerschwand?

Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.7935, 7.8449.

How large is Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand?

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 Unter Hungerschwand protected?

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

Which town is Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand in?

Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Moore bei Unter Hungerschwand?

The closest are Rotmoos (0 km), Rotmoos (0 km) and Vorderes Rotmösli (1 km).