Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli

Raised bog14 haObject number 302

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. It covers 14 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 302. 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 Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli?

Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli lies near Schattenhalb in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.7122, 8.1549.

How large is Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli?

The site covers 14 ha according to the federal inventory.

What is a Raised bog?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is Turen/Chaltenbrunnen/Stäckewäldli protected?

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