Potersalp, Weissbad

Raised bog1 haObject number 146

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Potersalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Weissbad in the canton of AI. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 146. 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 Potersalp?

Potersalp lies near Weissbad in the canton of AI. The coordinates are 47.2725, 9.3316.

How large is Potersalp?

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 Potersalp protected?

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

Which town is Potersalp in?

Potersalp lies near Gonten (AI). The town page collects every protected site around Gonten.

Which protected sites are near Potersalp?

The closest are Potersalp (1 km), Potersalp (1 km) and Nusshalden (1 km).