Platten, Unteriberg

Raised bog0 haObject number 445

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Platten is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 445. 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 Platten?

Platten lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0718, 8.7814.

How large is Platten?

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 Platten protected?

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

Which town is Platten in?

Platten lies near Unteriberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Unteriberg.

Which protected sites are near Platten?

The closest are Platten (0 km), Stäubrig/Schrä (1 km) and Stöckweid/Wyer (1 km).