Wimmisalp, Schangnau
Protected perimeter on the national map
Location and surroundings
Wimmisalp is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Schangnau. It covers 7 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 717. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wimmisalp?
Wimmisalp lies near Schangnau. The coordinates are 46.7969, 7.8653.
How large is Wimmisalp?
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 Wimmisalp protected?
Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.
Which town is Wimmisalp in?
Wimmisalp lies near Schangnau. The town page collects every protected site around Schangnau.
Which protected sites are near Wimmisalp?
The closest are Wimmisalp/Innerer Windbruch (0 km), Moore westlich Bütlerschwandgraben (1 km) and Ausser Windbruch (1 km).