Unter Wängi, Bürglen UR

Raised bog1 haObject number 700

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Unter Wängi is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Bürglen UR in the canton of UR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 700. 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 Unter Wängi?

Unter Wängi lies near Bürglen UR in the canton of UR. The coordinates are 46.8614, 8.7064.

How large is Unter Wängi?

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 Unter Wängi protected?

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

Which town is Unter Wängi in?

Unter Wängi lies near Schattdorf (UR). The town page collects every protected site around Schattdorf.

Which protected sites are near Unter Wängi?

The closest are Platti (2 km), Trudelingen (2 km) and Schmidigberg (3 km).