Vorderer Geissboden, Zugerberg

Raised bog0 haObject number 171

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Vorderer Geissboden is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Zugerberg in the canton of ZG. It covers 0 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 171. 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 Vorderer Geissboden?

Vorderer Geissboden lies near Zugerberg in the canton of ZG. The coordinates are 47.1415, 8.5330.

How large is Vorderer Geissboden?

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 Vorderer Geissboden protected?

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

Which town is Vorderer Geissboden in?

Vorderer Geissboden lies near Zug (ZG). The town page collects every protected site around Zug.

Which protected sites are near Vorderer Geissboden?

The closest are Golperen/Girenmoos (1 km), Hünggi (1 km) and Tubenloch/Hünggi (1 km).