Niremont, Arête ouest, Semsales

Raised bog3 haObject number 127

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Niremont, Arête ouest (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Niremont, Arête ouest.

Location and surroundings

Niremont, Arête ouest is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Semsales. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 127. 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 Niremont, Arête ouest?

Niremont, Arête ouest lies near Semsales. The coordinates are 46.5509, 6.9527.

How large is Niremont, Arête ouest?

The site covers 3 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 Niremont, Arête ouest protected?

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

Which town is Niremont, Arête ouest in?

Niremont, Arête ouest lies near Châtel-Saint-Denis. The town page collects every protected site around Châtel-Saint-Denis.

Which protected sites are near Niremont, Arête ouest?

The closest are Marais au nord du Petit Niremont (1 km), Petit Niremont (1 km) and Gros Niremont (1 km).