Station Wengernalp, Wengen

Raised bog1 haObject number 607

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Station Wengernalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Wengen. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 607. 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 Station Wengernalp?

Station Wengernalp lies near Wengen. The coordinates are 46.5753, 7.9363.

How large is Station Wengernalp?

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 Station Wengernalp protected?

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

Which town is Station Wengernalp in?

Station Wengernalp lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Station Wengernalp?

The closest are Station Wengernalp (0 km), Verbrenntes Wääli (1 km) and Wengernalp Weiher (1 km).