Munzenriet, Wildhaus

Raised bog0 haObject number 162

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Munzenriet is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Wildhaus in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 162. 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 Munzenriet?

Munzenriet lies near Wildhaus in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.1992, 9.3564.

How large is Munzenriet?

The site covers 0 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 Munzenriet protected?

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

Which town is Munzenriet in?

Munzenriet lies near Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann.

Which protected sites are near Munzenriet?

The closest are Munzenriet (0 km), Hangriet Hoxperen (1 km) and Aelpli/Eggenriet (2 km).