Rietlichopf im Murgtal, Murg

Raised bog0 haObject number 426

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rietlichopf im Murgtal is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Murg in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 426. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rietlichopf im Murgtal?

Rietlichopf im Murgtal lies near Murg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0447, 9.1841.

How large is Rietlichopf im Murgtal?

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 Rietlichopf im Murgtal protected?

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

Which town is Rietlichopf im Murgtal in?

Rietlichopf im Murgtal lies near Quarten (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Quarten.

Which protected sites are near Rietlichopf im Murgtal?

The closest are Unter Murgsee (1 km), Murgtal – Mürtschen (2 km) and Murgsee (2 km).