Suossa, S. Bernardino

Raised bog1 haObject number 223

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Suossa is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near S. Bernardino in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 223. 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 Suossa?

Suossa lies near S. Bernardino in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.4409, 9.1964.

How large is Suossa?

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 Suossa protected?

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

Which town is Suossa in?

Suossa lies near Mesocco (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Mesocco.

Which protected sites are near Suossa?

The closest are Palude di Suossa (0 km), Suossa (0 km) and Caurga (0 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.