Tgiern Grond, Trun

Raised bog4 haObject number 219

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tgiern Grond is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Trun in the canton of GR. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 219. 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 Tgiern Grond?

Tgiern Grond lies near Trun in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7187, 8.9850.

How large is Tgiern Grond?

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 Tgiern Grond protected?

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

Which town is Tgiern Grond in?

Tgiern Grond lies near Trun (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Trun.

Which protected sites are near Tgiern Grond?

The closest are Tgiern Grond (0 km), Alp Nadéls (1 km) and Alp Nadels (1 km).