Taumoos, Niederrohrdorf

Raised bog0 haObject number 82

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Taumoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Niederrohrdorf. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 82. 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 Taumoos?

Taumoos lies near Niederrohrdorf. The coordinates are 47.4150, 8.2974.

How large is Taumoos?

The site covers 0 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 Taumoos protected?

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

Which town is Taumoos in?

Taumoos lies near Mellingen. The town page collects every protected site around Mellingen.

Which protected sites are near Taumoos?

The closest are Egelmoos (1 km), Egelmoos (1 km) and Torfmoos (1 km).