Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp, Stalden (Sarnen)

Raised bog1 haObject number 264

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp.

Location and surroundings

Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 264. 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 Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp?

Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8882, 8.1282.

How large is Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp?

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 Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp protected?

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

Which town is Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp in?

Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp?

The closest are Münchenboden/Ochsenalp (1 km), Schwendi Kaltbad (1 km) and Schwendi Kaltbad (1 km).