Stächelegg/Ghack, Sörenberg

Raised bog12 haObject number 312

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Stächelegg/Ghack is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. It covers 12 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 312. 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 Stächelegg/Ghack?

Stächelegg/Ghack lies near Sörenberg in the canton of LU. The coordinates are 46.8358, 7.9958.

How large is Stächelegg/Ghack?

The site covers 12 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 Stächelegg/Ghack protected?

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

Which town is Stächelegg/Ghack in?

Stächelegg/Ghack lies near Flühli (LU). The town page collects every protected site around Flühli.

Which protected sites are near Stächelegg/Ghack?

The closest are Stächeleggmoos (0 km), Cheiserschwand (1 km) and Stächelegg (1 km).