Simplonpass/Hopschusee, Simplon Hospiz
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Simplonpass/Hopschusee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Simplon Hospiz in the canton of VS. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 419. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Simplonpass/Hopschusee?
Simplonpass/Hopschusee lies near Simplon Hospiz in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 46.2575, 8.0297.
How large is Simplonpass/Hopschusee?
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 Simplonpass/Hopschusee protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Simplonpass/Hopschusee in?
Simplonpass/Hopschusee lies near Brig (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Brig.
Which protected sites are near Simplonpass/Hopschusee?
The closest are Alti Gadme (1 km), Wyssus Löüb (1 km) and Altes Hospiz (3 km).