Obersäss, Vilters

Raised bog0 haObject number 459

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Obersäss is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Vilters in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 459. 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 Obersäss?

Obersäss lies near Vilters in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 46.9974, 9.4433.

How large is Obersäss?

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 Obersäss protected?

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

Which town is Obersäss in?

Obersäss lies near Vilters-Wangs (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Vilters-Wangs.

Which protected sites are near Obersäss?

The closest are Vilterser-Alp (1 km), Chrüzboden (3 km) and Valenserberg (3 km).