Verbrenntes Wääli, Wengen

Raised bog7 haObject number 713

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Verbrenntes Wääli is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Wengen. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 713. 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 Verbrenntes Wääli?

Verbrenntes Wääli lies near Wengen. The coordinates are 46.5766, 7.9256.

How large is Verbrenntes Wääli?

The site covers 7 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 Verbrenntes Wääli protected?

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

Which town is Verbrenntes Wääli in?

Verbrenntes Wääli lies near Lauterbrunnen. The town page collects every protected site around Lauterbrunnen.

Which protected sites are near Verbrenntes Wääli?

The closest are Station Wengernalp (1 km), Station Wengernalp (1 km) and Hofstatt (2 km).