Suruggen/Chellersegg, Trogen

Raised bog1 haObject number 165

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Suruggen/Chellersegg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Trogen in the canton of AR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 165. 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 Suruggen/Chellersegg?

Suruggen/Chellersegg lies near Trogen in the canton of AR. The coordinates are 47.3910, 9.4924.

How large is Suruggen/Chellersegg?

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 Suruggen/Chellersegg protected?

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

Which town is Suruggen/Chellersegg in?

Suruggen/Chellersegg lies near Trogen (AR). The town page collects every protected site around Trogen.

Which protected sites are near Suruggen/Chellersegg?

The closest are Bach (Sägerei Niederer) (2 km), Hofguetmoor (2 km) and Hofguetmoor (2 km).