Sortel, Sangernboden

Raised bog1 haObject number 333

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Sortel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Sangernboden. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 333. 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 Sortel?

Sortel lies near Sangernboden. The coordinates are 46.7354, 7.3761.

How large is Sortel?

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 Sortel protected?

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

Which town is Sortel in?

Sortel lies near Rüschegg. The town page collects every protected site around Rüschegg.

Which protected sites are near Sortel?

The closest are Grossfischbächen (0 km), Fischbächen Weiher (1 km) and Sortel/Althuser (1 km).

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.