Nassboden, Stalden (Sarnen)

Raised bog1 haObject number 467

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Nassboden 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 467. 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 Nassboden?

Nassboden lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9208, 8.1567.

How large is Nassboden?

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 Nassboden protected?

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

Which town is Nassboden in?

Nassboden lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Nassboden?

The closest are Lochalp (1 km), Unteres Schlierental (1 km) and Riedboden (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.