Unter Murgsee, Murg

Raised bog0 haObject number 428

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Murgsee is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Murg in the canton of SG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 428. 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 Unter Murgsee?

Unter Murgsee lies near Murg in the canton of SG. The coordinates are 47.0416, 9.1671.

How large is Unter Murgsee?

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 Unter Murgsee protected?

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

Which town is Unter Murgsee in?

Unter Murgsee lies near Quarten (SG). The town page collects every protected site around Quarten.

Which protected sites are near Unter Murgsee?

The closest are Rietlichopf im Murgtal (1 km), Murgsee (1 km) and Ober Mürtschen (2 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.