Rischigenmatt-Rotibach, Alpnach Dorf

Raised bog15 haObject number 280

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Rischigenmatt-Rotibach is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. It covers 15 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 280. 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 Rischigenmatt-Rotibach?

Rischigenmatt-Rotibach lies near Alpnach Dorf in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.9460, 8.1809.

How large is Rischigenmatt-Rotibach?

The site covers 15 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 Rischigenmatt-Rotibach protected?

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

Which town is Rischigenmatt-Rotibach in?

Rischigenmatt-Rotibach lies near Alpnach (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Alpnach.

Which protected sites are near Rischigenmatt-Rotibach?

The closest are Rotibachried (0 km), Rischigenmatt (0 km) and Gschwänt/Längenschwand (1 km).