Schwendi Kaltbad, Stalden (Sarnen)

Raised bog1 haObject number 268

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Schwendi Kaltbad is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 268. 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 Schwendi Kaltbad?

Schwendi Kaltbad lies near Stalden (Sarnen) in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8961, 8.1245.

How large is Schwendi Kaltbad?

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 Schwendi Kaltbad protected?

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

Which town is Schwendi Kaltbad in?

Schwendi Kaltbad lies near Sarnen (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Schwendi Kaltbad?

The closest are Schwendi Kaltbad (1 km), Münchenboden/Grund/Ochsenalp (1 km) and Lengenschwand (1 km).