Schalenberg, Rüschegg Heubach

Raised bog0 haObject number 331

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schalenberg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 331. 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 Schalenberg?

Schalenberg lies near Rüschegg Heubach in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7433, 7.4502.

How large is Schalenberg?

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 Schalenberg protected?

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

Which town is Schalenberg in?

Schalenberg lies near Rüschegg (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Schalenberg?

The closest are Schalenberg (0 km), Rotmoos (1 km) and Selenen (1 km).

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.