Usserberg, Parpan

Raised bog1 haObject number 237

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Usserberg is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Parpan in the canton of GR. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 237. 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 Usserberg?

Usserberg lies near Parpan in the canton of GR. The coordinates are 46.7858, 9.5651.

How large is Usserberg?

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 Usserberg protected?

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

Which town is Usserberg in?

Usserberg lies near Churwalden (GR). The town page collects every protected site around Churwalden.

Which protected sites are near Usserberg?

The closest are Usserberg (0 km), Meni (1 km) and Uf der Flue (1 km).