Riederen, Obersaxen

Raised bog0 haObject number 221

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Riederen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 221. 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 Riederen?

Riederen lies near Obersaxen in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7327, 9.0801.

How large is Riederen?

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 Riederen protected?

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

Which town is Riederen in?

Riederen lies near Obersaxen Mundaun (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Obersaxen Mundaun.

Which protected sites are near Riederen?

The closest are Riederen (0 km), Bannwald (1 km) and Sassli (1 km).