Son Roc, Sur

Raised bog1 haObject number 483

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Son Roc is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Sur. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 483. 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 Son Roc?

Son Roc lies near Sur. The coordinates are 46.5195, 9.6504.

How large is Son Roc?

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 Son Roc protected?

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

Which town is Son Roc in?

Son Roc lies near Surses. The town page collects every protected site around Surses.

Which protected sites are near Son Roc?

The closest are Son Roc (0 km), Alp Flix/Sur, Bergwiesen (0 km) and Tga d'Meir (1 km).