Pfaffenmoos, Eggiwil

Raised bog2 haObject number 182

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Pfaffenmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Eggiwil in the canton of BE. It covers 2 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 182. 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 Pfaffenmoos?

Pfaffenmoos lies near Eggiwil in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.8366, 7.8266.

How large is Pfaffenmoos?

The site covers 2 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 Pfaffenmoos protected?

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

Which town is Pfaffenmoos in?

Pfaffenmoos lies near Eggiwil (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Eggiwil.

Which protected sites are near Pfaffenmoos?

The closest are Pfaffenmoos (0 km), Emmeschlucht (1 km) and Flüegfääl/Steinmoos (1 km).