Rormettlen, Giswil
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Rormettlen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 936. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rormettlen?
Rormettlen lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8386, 8.0772.
How large is Rormettlen?
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 Rormettlen protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Rormettlen in?
Rormettlen lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.
Which protected sites are near Rormettlen?
The closest are Rormettlen (0 km), Oberer Rorwald (1 km) and Rorwald (1 km).