Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben, Schangnau

Raised bog6 haObject number 348

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 348. 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 westlich Bütlerschwandgraben?

Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.8060, 7.8697.

How large is Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben?

The site covers 6 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 westlich Bütlerschwandgraben protected?

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

Which town is Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben in?

Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.

Which protected sites are near Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben?

The closest are Obers Buhüttli (0 km), Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch (1 km) and Wimmisalp (1 km).