Westlich Etzel, Feusisberg

Raised bog5 haObject number 444

Protected perimeter on the national map

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

Location and surroundings

Westlich Etzel is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Feusisberg in the canton of SZ. It covers 5 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 444. 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 Westlich Etzel?

Westlich Etzel lies near Feusisberg in the canton of SZ. The coordinates are 47.1766, 8.7582.

How large is Westlich Etzel?

The site covers 5 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 Westlich Etzel protected?

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

Which town is Westlich Etzel in?

Westlich Etzel lies near Feusisberg (SZ). The town page collects every protected site around Feusisberg.

Which protected sites are near Westlich Etzel?

The closest are Moor westlich Etzel (0 km), Enzenau (0 km) and Etzelweid (2 km).