Totmoos, Giswil

Raised bog0 haObject number 287

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Totmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 287. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Totmoos?

Totmoos lies near Giswil in the canton of OW. The coordinates are 46.8161, 8.0739.

How large is Totmoos?

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 Totmoos protected?

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

Which town is Totmoos in?

Totmoos lies near Giswil (OW). The town page collects every protected site around Giswil.

Which protected sites are near Totmoos?

The closest are Totmoos (0 km), Glaubenberg (0 km) and Glaubenbielen Ribihütte (1 km).

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.