Schönboden, Pfäffikon SZ

Raised bog1 haObject number 324

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schönboden is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Pfäffikon SZ in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 324. 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 Schönboden?

Schönboden lies near Pfäffikon SZ in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.1739, 8.7906.

How large is Schönboden?

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 Schönboden protected?

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

Which town is Schönboden in?

Schönboden lies near Altendorf (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Altendorf.

Which protected sites are near Schönboden?

The closest are Schönboden (0 km), Etzelweid (1 km) and Westlich Etzel (3 km).