Ober Bad, Hemberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 595

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Ober Bad is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 595. 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 Ober Bad?

Ober Bad lies near Hemberg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.2849, 9.1655.

How large is Ober Bad?

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 Ober Bad protected?

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

Which town is Ober Bad in?

Ober Bad lies near Zug Krummenau (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug Krummenau.

Which protected sites are near Ober Bad?

The closest are Ober Bad (0 km), Thur-Jonschwil, Mühlau (0 km) and Moore nördlich Guggeien (1 km).