Scheidegg im Choltal, Emmetten

Raised bog1 haObject number 433

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Scheidegg im Choltal is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 433. 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 Scheidegg im Choltal?

Scheidegg im Choltal lies near Emmetten in the canton of NW. The coordinates are 46.9350, 8.5294.

How large is Scheidegg im Choltal?

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 Scheidegg im Choltal protected?

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

Which town is Scheidegg im Choltal in?

Scheidegg im Choltal lies near Emmetten (NW). The town page collects every protected site around Emmetten.

Which protected sites are near Scheidegg im Choltal?

The closest are Oberbauen/Scheidegg (0 km), Seeliboden im Choltal (0 km) and Hohberg (1 km).