Tierfäderen, Unteriberg

Raised bog1 haObject number 325

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tierfäderen is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 325. 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 Tierfäderen?

Tierfäderen lies near Unteriberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.0529, 8.8415.

How large is Tierfäderen?

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 Tierfäderen protected?

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

Which town is Tierfäderen in?

Tierfäderen lies near Unteriberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Unteriberg.

Which protected sites are near Tierfäderen?

The closest are Tierfäderen (0 km), Nordöstlich Schlund (1 km) and Sennenried (3 km).