Östlich Brandchnubel, Schüpfheim

Raised bog1 haObject number 409

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Östlich Brandchnubel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 409. 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 Östlich Brandchnubel?

Östlich Brandchnubel lies near Schüpfheim in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.9147, 8.0396.

How large is Östlich Brandchnubel?

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 Östlich Brandchnubel protected?

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

Which town is Östlich Brandchnubel in?

Östlich Brandchnubel lies near Schüpfheim (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Schüpfheim.

Which protected sites are near Östlich Brandchnubel?

The closest are Kleine Emme-Werthenstein, Chappelboden (0 km), Östlich Brandchnubel (0 km) and Brandmöser (1 km).