Rigeli, La Roche FR

Raised bog1 haObject number 556

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rigeli is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Roche FR in the canton of FR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 556. 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 Rigeli?

Rigeli lies near La Roche FR in the canton of FR. The coordinates are 46.6975, 7.1976.

How large is Rigeli?

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 Rigeli protected?

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

Which town is Rigeli in?

Rigeli lies near La Roche (FR). The town page collects every protected site around La Roche.

Which protected sites are near Rigeli?

The closest are Wusta (1 km), Torry d'Arau (2 km) and Plasselbschlund (2 km).