Teilenboden, Kägiswil

Raised bog4 haObject number 274

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Teilenboden is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Kägiswil. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 274. 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 Teilenboden?

Teilenboden lies near Kägiswil. The coordinates are 46.9224, 8.1815.

How large is Teilenboden?

The site covers 4 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 Teilenboden protected?

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

Which town is Teilenboden in?

Teilenboden lies near Sarnen. The town page collects every protected site around Sarnen.

Which protected sites are near Teilenboden?

The closest are Teilenboden (0 km), Zwischen Horweli und der Grossen Schliere (1 km) and Zwischen Horweli und Rossweid (1 km).