Tobelwald/Guetental, Oberterzen

Raised bog1 haObject number 456

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Tobelwald/Guetental is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Oberterzen. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 456. 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 Tobelwald/Guetental?

Tobelwald/Guetental lies near Oberterzen. The coordinates are 47.0839, 9.2224.

How large is Tobelwald/Guetental?

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 Tobelwald/Guetental protected?

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

Which town is Tobelwald/Guetental in?

Tobelwald/Guetental lies near Quarten. The town page collects every protected site around Quarten.

Which protected sites are near Tobelwald/Guetental?

The closest are Tobelwald/Guetental (0 km), Naserina (1 km) and Naserina (1 km).