Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos, Süderen

Raised bog1 haObject number 187

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos.

Location and surroundings

Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Süderen. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 187. 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 Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos?

Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos lies near Süderen. The coordinates are 46.8211, 7.7376.

How large is Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos?

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 Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos protected?

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

Which town is Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos in?

Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos lies near Oberlangenegg. The town page collects every protected site around Oberlangenegg.

Which protected sites are near Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos?

The closest are Wachseldornmoos (1 km), Wachseldornmoos (1 km) and Fischbachmoos/Obermoos (3 km).