Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés, Montfaucon

Raised bog1 haObject number 599

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés.

Location and surroundings

Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Montfaucon in the canton of JU. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 599. 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 Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés?

Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés lies near Montfaucon in the canton of JU. The coordinates are 47.2739, 7.0891.

How large is Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés?

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 Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés protected?

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

Which town is Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés in?

Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés lies near Montfaucon (JU). The town page collects every protected site around Montfaucon.

Which protected sites are near Tourbière à l'est des Neufs Prés?

The closest are Plain de Saigne (1 km), Plain de Saigne (1 km) and Plain de Saigne (1 km).