Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge), Le Cerneux-Péquignot
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 16. 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 du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge)?
Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The coordinates are 47.0038, 6.6574.
How large is Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge)?
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 du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) in?
Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge) lies near Le Cerneux-Péquignot. The town page collects every protected site around Le Cerneux-Péquignot.
Which protected sites are near Tourbières du Cachot (Le Marais/Marais Rouge)?
The closest are Tourbières du Cachot (0 km), La Brévine (1 km) and Vers le Maix Rochat (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.