Wachseldornmoos, Heimenschwand

Raised bog3 haObject number 188

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Wachseldornmoos is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Heimenschwand. It covers 3 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 188. 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 Wachseldornmoos?

Wachseldornmoos lies near Heimenschwand. The coordinates are 46.8257, 7.7202.

How large is Wachseldornmoos?

The site covers 3 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 Wachseldornmoos protected?

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

Which town is Wachseldornmoos in?

Wachseldornmoos lies near Oberlangenegg. The town page collects every protected site around Oberlangenegg.

Which protected sites are near Wachseldornmoos?

The closest are Wachseldornmoos (0 km), Moos bei Wachseldorn/Untermoos (1 km) and Fischbachmoos/Obermoos (4 km).