Understeinberg, Stechelberg

Raised bog0 haObject number 606

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Understeinberg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 606. 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 Understeinberg?

Understeinberg lies near Stechelberg in the canton of BE. The coordinates are 46.5137, 7.8930.

How large is Understeinberg?

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 Understeinberg protected?

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

Which town is Understeinberg in?

Understeinberg lies near Lauterbrunnen (BE). The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Understeinberg?

The closest are Schmadribach-Chrummbach (0 km), Obersteinberg (1 km) and Obri Ammerta (1 km).