Moore nördlich Guggeien, Hemberg

Raised bog2 haObject number 594

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moore nördlich Guggeien is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 594. 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 nördlich Guggeien?

Moore nördlich Guggeien lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2891, 9.1580.

How large is Moore nördlich Guggeien?

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 nördlich Guggeien protected?

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

Which town is Moore nördlich Guggeien in?

Moore nördlich Guggeien lies near Zug Krummenau (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Krummenau.

Which protected sites are near Moore nördlich Guggeien?

The closest are Salomonstempel (1 km), Ober Bad (1 km) and Ober Bad (1 km).

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.