Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel, La Ferrière

Raised bog1 haObject number 10

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel.

Location and surroundings

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near La Ferrière. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 10. 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 Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel lies near La Ferrière. The coordinates are 47.1749, 6.9402.

How large is Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

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 Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel protected?

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

Which town is Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel in?

Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel lies near Le Noirmont. The town page collects every protected site around Le Noirmont.

Which protected sites are near Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel?

The closest are La Tuilerie (0 km), Tourbière de la Chaux d'Abel (0 km) and Tourbières de la Chaux d'Abel (1 km).