Schwantenau, Bennau

Raised bog79 haObject number 304

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwantenau is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. It covers 79 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 304. 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 Schwantenau?

Schwantenau lies near Bennau in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1589, 8.7446.

How large is Schwantenau?

The site covers 79 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 Schwantenau protected?

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

Which town is Schwantenau in?

Schwantenau lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Schwantenau?

The closest are Schwantenau (0 km), Schwantenau (0 km) and Schwantenau (1 km).